Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit learning programme at NQF level 5 in the OQSF, focused on developing basic counselling skills. The record identifies Intec College as the originator, but the qualification information requires verification before decisions are made.
What this qualification may cover
- Basic counselling skills.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in counselling skills may consider this learning programme. It should not be treated as an admission decision or as evidence of eligibility for a regulated counselling role.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The learning programme may support further exploration of counselling-related development, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic counselling skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills
- SAQA ID
- 21128
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Psychology
- Originator
- Intec College
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA registration or recognition status before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether they have changed.
- Ask the provider for the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21128, NQF level and credit value against current official records.