Higher Certificate in Christian Counselling
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Christian Counselling is an NQF Level 5 higher education qualification focused on foundational preparation in counselling informed by Christian and ethical perspectives. It carries 120 credits and falls within the Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking foundational higher education in Christian counselling, particularly those interested in the relationship between counselling practice, Christian perspectives and ethical reflection. It should not be treated as confirmation of admission eligibility or professional registration.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for further exploration of counselling-related, faith-based or community-support contexts. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational counselling communication
- Active listening and interpersonal communication
- Ethical reflection
- Applying Christian perspectives to counselling-related situations
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Christian Counselling
- SAQA ID
- 96703
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society
- Originator
- South African Theological Seminary NPC
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date snapshot of 30 June 2024 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application process and any recognition-of-prior-learning arrangements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any supervised, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm what progression, further-study or practice options are available before enrolling, rather than assuming that the qualification provides professional registration or access to a particular role.