The Counselling Skills Certificate Program teaches knowledge and practical skills in counselling to enable participants with relevant social services experience to work with clients in a helping, rehabilitative or therapeutic support role. Students are evaluated on the basis of assignments, tests and demonstrated skills. Average time to complete the program is two years.
Students have a maximum of three years to complete.
Entry Requirements Grade 12 completion Maturity and emotional stability Good knowledge of English, both oral and written Relevant experience in social services. This course is an overview of the counselling field in terms of theory and practice. Content includes the major theories of counselling, their contributions and limitations, implications for the practice of counselling, and ethical issues in counselling. The intent of this course is to allow the participants to better articulate their own beliefs, values and approaches to counselling. This course examines the knowledge and skills required when counselling in a group setting.