Community Services
Occupational Certificate: Community Counsellor
Step confidently into a rewarding career with the Occupational Skills Programme: Community Counsellor at AIFT, a qualification designed to empower you to make a difference in people's lives.
Apply Now
NQF Level:
5
Credits:
25
Minimum Duration:
25 Days (3 months)*
Faculty:
Business Innovation and Management
Department:
Commerce
Accreditation Authority:
Qualification Council for Trades & Occupations
UNLOCK YOUR IMPACT WITH COMMUNITY COUNSELLING EXPERTISE!
Through practical training, real-world case studies, and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain the skills needed to provide essential counselling services, assist individuals facing challenges, and promote mental health and community wellness.
Why Choose This Qualification?
Equips learners with foundational knowledge and practical experience in community-based counselling to deliver effective support and promote well-being.
Admission Requirements.
NQF Level 4 qualification. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify through RPL as per institutional policies.
Qualification Structure.
Knowledge Component: Principles and Methods of Structured Supportive Community Counselling
Application Components: Practical Methods of Counselling and Facilitation of Group Healing Sessions
Application Components: Practical Methods of Counselling and Facilitation of Group Healing Sessions
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will apply structured counselling techniques, address critical conditions, organise community support groups, and implement effective counselling strategies.
International Comparability.
This qualification aligns with international standards in counselling practices, providing a global perspective on community wellness initiatives.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning with access to Moodle LMS and additional academic support services.
Career Opportunities.
Community Development Practitioner, Pastoral Counsellor, Social Counselling Worker, Chaplain, Life Coach.
Articulation Options.
Horizontal Articulation: Occupational Certificate - Community Development Practitioner (NQF Level 5)
Vertical Articulation: Occupational Certificate - Social Auxiliary Worker (NQF Level 5)
Vertical Articulation: Occupational Certificate - Social Auxiliary Worker (NQF Level 5)
Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.
Prepares learners to adhere to ethical and professional standards in community counselling practices.
