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Bachelor of Arts: Life Skills: Counselling

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SAQA ID12694
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Bachelor of Arts-level learning programme focused on life skills and counselling within the Preventive Health field. It is listed at NQF Level 6 and carries 360 credits. The qualification appears to have had a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be confirmed before making enrolment decisions.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in studying life skills and counselling in a preventive-health context. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or work involving life-skills and counselling-related activities. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts: Life Skills: Counselling
SAQA ID
12694
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
University of North West
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant provider.
  • Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved for delivery.
  • Ask the provider to confirm admission requirements, including any academic or other prerequisites.
  • Check how assessment is conducted and whether any practical, counselling-related or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF details on the provider’s documentation match the information being advertised.
  • Ask whether the qualification is available for new enrolment, given the historical registration end date.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.