VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELLING. Counselling Theory. Build your future the INTEC way

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1 VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELLING Counselling Theory Build your future the INTEC way

2 Do you want to improve your interpersonal skills and relationships, and learn about counselling? Counselling plays a vital role in modern-day society. It is an important part of the delivery of health and community services to a very diverse population with complex needs and issues. INTEC s counselling courses provide you with the basic knowledge of volunteer work, family support services, aged care, youth work, crisis and addiction counselling as well as mediation and resolution of disputes. -awareness, interpersonal skills and compassion are the foundations of a relationship. INTEC has the course for you. NQF Agent Programme INTEC Programme Career Programme Career Booster Career Starter Job Creator Programme Types offered at INTEC College National Qualifications are credit-bearing qualifications registered on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) and accredited by a Quality Assurance Body, such as a SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority). A skills programme is an accredited component of a national qualification. Agent Programmes are programmes for which INTEC offers tuition, but where INTEC does not issue the final certificate. The Agent body issues the final certificate and manages the final examinations. INTEC Programmes are INTEC s own programmes that are not linked to the NQF and are not credit-bearing. However, they are in high demand and carry the approval of the INTEC Academic Board. INTEC Programmes fall into FIVE categories: INTEC Career Programmes are INTEC s own programmes that are designed to teach you the skills and knowledge to succeed in a particular career. INTEC Career Booster courses are continuous professional development (CPD) short courses that help you add to your current professional knowledge in a particular field, and hence boost your abilities within your career. INTEC Career Starter courses are short courses that introduce you to a particular field or career; and that offer you the opportunity to explore an interest or a skills set without having to enrol on a full programme. INTEC Job Creator courses are designed to refine your skills in a particular field of interest; to teach you how to make a living from a particular skill, interest or hobby, and to help you start your own business. INTEC courses are offered for self enrichment purposes. They will add value to your experience of life in a particular chosen field of interest.

3 Counselling Theory INTEC Basic Counselling Skills Certificate Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills INTEC Methods of Counselling Certificate Certificate: Methods of Counselling INTEC Addiction Counselling Short Course Certificate INTEC Crisis Intervention Short Course Certificate INTEC Family & Relationship Counselling Short Course Certificate INTEC Trauma Counselling Short Course Certificate INTEC Grief Counselling Short Course Certificate Note: It is imperative that you understand that you will not be a qualified or registered counsellor after completing these non-formal courses. Practical experience and exposure through volunteering at a registered institution will be to your benefit.

4 INTEC BASIC COUNSELLING SKILLS CERTIFICATE This course supplies a detailed and structured approach to counselling. Core counselling terminology and skills guide you through the fundamental steps of this complex field of learning. You ll be expected to engage in reflection and self-examination to develop your people skills, and monitor your own counselling behaviour. The course creates a framework for the counselling process. Knowledge of the terminology and concepts of counselling, establishing the counselling contract, conducting initial sessions, managing caseloads, counselling records, and supervision and evaluation strategies are covered. This course will help you to develop essential basic skills for further specialised training. Programme Type The INTEC Basic Counselling Skills Certificate is part of the INTEC series. The Basic Counselling Skills Certificate is an INTEC certificate. This programme is approved by the INTEC College Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within months. Course Content Terminology and Concepts of Counselling Basic Counselling Skills Goal Setting and Action Planning Management Aspects of the Counselling Role Appropriate Use of Referrals Professional Supervision of Counselling Assessing Effectiveness Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Basic Counselling Skills Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. * INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 1

5 CERTIFICATE: BASIC COUNSELLING SKILLS Qualification: CertBCS (INTEC) NQF 5 SAQA ID: NQF Level 5 Credits: 120 The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide knowledge and skills qualifying individuals with the ability to integrate the theory and practice of counselling within a solid ethical framework. The Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills enables skills and competencies applicable to the use of counselling as part of the therapeutic process and the identification of common challenges in the counselling process. It also provides an understanding of a variety of counselling approaches and the ability to work with a variety of techniques. In addition, the programme will enable understanding of the social context in the counselling relationship. Admission Requirements Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent or 2 years verifiable and relevant working experience. Duration You should be able to complete this course within 18 months. Certification On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills. Career Opportunity This qualification will enable you to pursue a career in: Counselling Services 2

6 INTEC METHODS OF COUNSELLING Certificate This course introduces you to a range of psychological theories, methods and practices in relation to counselling. Develop understanding and appreciation of the main approaches used in counselling. The course covers the theory of counselling within a solid ethical framework. Programme Type The INTEC Methods of Counselling Certificate is part of the INTEC series. The INTEC Methods of Counselling Certificate is an INTEC certificate. This programme is approved by the INTEC College Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within months. Course Content Counselling as Part of the Therapeutic Process Approaches to Counselling Matching a Counselling Approach to Client s Needs Social Context and the Counselling Relationship Creating and Maintaining an Appropriate Context Existential Therapy Group Therapy Integrative Framework for Therapeutic Modes and Case Studies Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Methods of Counselling Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. * INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 3

7 CERTIFICATE: METHODS OF COUNSELLING Qualification: CertMethCou (INTEC) NQF 5 SAQA ID: NQF Level 5 Credits: 120 Ever-increasing issues that impact health, education, employment and personal relationships require specific techniques and counselling approaches to match clients needs. The Certificate: Methods of Counselling includes understand counselling as part of the therapeutic process. If you are good at listening and want to help clients understand their challenges, working with them to develop life improvement strategies, then this course could be right for you. The programme will support the relevant skills and competencies required to support the use of a variety of counselling approaches as part of the therapeutic process. Admission Requirements Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent or 2 years verifiable and relevant working experience. Duration You should be able to complete this course within 18 months. Certification On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate: Methods of Counselling. Career Opportunity This qualification will enable you to pursue a career in: Counselling Services 4

8 INTEC ADDICTION COUNSELLING Short Course Certificate Developed by someone with a personal experience of substance abuse, this course will help you to identify various addictive substances and the symptoms of abuse. You will also learn how to recognise and address substance abuse in the workplace. Programme Type The INTEC Addiction Counselling Short Course Certificate is part of the INTEC Series. The INTEC Addiction Counselling Short Course Certificate is an INTEC short course. This programme is approved by the INTEC Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. You must be at least 18 years old to enrol for this course. You will need access to a registered treatment centre in order to complete the assignments. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 12 months. Course Content Lay Counselling for Substance Abuse Substance Abuse in the Workplace Basic Counselling Skills as Applied in Treatment Centres Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Practical Work To complete the study sessions you are required to do some practical work at a registered treatment centre in your area, or with a registered social worker who has regular dealings with people who are exposed to substance abuse. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Addiction Counselling Short Course Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. *FREE Textbook * INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 5

9 INTEC CRISIS INTERVENTION Short Course Certificate This course offers you the knowledge to identify and assist individuals who are in crisis, whether due to violence, illness, relationship breakdown or other related causes. It focuses on ways of developing effective crisis-intervention skills. Programme Type The INTEC Crisis Intervention Short Course Certificate is part of the INTEC Series. The INTEC Crisis Intervention Short Course Certificate is an INTEC short course. This programme is approved by the INTEC Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 6-12 months. Course Content Key Definitions and General Concepts Values, Beliefs and Personal Experiences Intervention: Planning and Contracting Breakdown of Relationships Life-threatening Illness and Loss Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Crisis Intervention Short Course Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. *FREE Textbook * INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 6

10 INTEC FAMILY & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING Short Course Certificate This course builds on the Basic Counselling Skills and Methods of Counselling courses. It focuses on skills and methods for counselling couples and families. Programme Type The INTEC Family & Relationship Counselling Short Course Certificate is part of the INTEC Series. The INTEC Family & Relationship Counselling Short Course Certificate is an INTEC short course. This programme is approved by the INTEC College Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 6-12 months. Course Content Terminology of Family Therapy The Family Life Cycle and Approaches to Counselling Identifying Repetitive Patterns of Interactions Sexual Abuse and Dysfunction Affecting Systems and Individuals In-session Process Skills Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Family and Relationship Counselling Short Course Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. *FREE Textbook * INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 7

11 INTEC TRAUMA COUNSELLING Short Course Certificate This course introduces you to the trauma cycle, and provides you with an understanding of the associated behaviours that victims of trauma experience. Programme Type The INTEC Trauma Counselling Short Course Certificate is part of the INTEC Series. The INTEC Trauma Counselling Short Course Certificate is an INTEC short course. This programme is approved by the INTEC College Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 6-12 months. Course Content Introduction to Trauma Physiological and Psychological Reactions to Trauma The Trauma of Child Abuse Trauma in the Workplace Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Impact of Trauma on Children and Adolescents Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Trauma Counselling Short Course Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. 8

12 INTEC GRIEF COUNSELLING Short Course Certificate You will gain an understanding of the grief process and the impact that culture and personal history have on the interactions of people who are seeking grief counselling. Programme Type The INTEC Grief Counselling Short Course Certificate is part of the INTEC Series. The INTEC Grief Counselling Short Course Certificate is an INTEC short course. This programme is approved by the INTEC College Academic Board.* Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience. Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 6-12 months. Course Content Counselling in Loss: A Macro-perspective Understanding Attitudes, Anxiety and Attachment Issues Associated with Loss Assessing Grief and Loss Using Counselling Skills to Help the Bereaved Assessment All the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. Award On successful completion of this course, you will receive your INTEC Grief Counselling Short Course Certificate. * This programme does not lead to a qualification on the NQF. *FREE Textbook INTEC College reserves the right to change the kit item without prior notice. 9

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15 Articulation Mind Map INTEC Methods of Counselling Certificate Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant working experience INTEC Basic Counselling Skills Certificate Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant working experience Certificate: Methods of Counselling (NQF 4) Certificate: Basic Counselling Skills (NQF 4)

16 From the Principal s desk Take your next step now! Follow through on your decision to enhance your life and your future prospects by enrolling in one of INTEC Counselling Theory short courses today! Why study with us? Quality study material designed specifically for home study. The freedom to study at YOUR pace, where and when it suits YOU. The widest range of courses for today s world. Free consultations with INTEC s career counselling and development specialists. Free study choice advice from INTEC s Student Consultants. The convenience of online enrolment, contact and advice. Affordable, easy payment options. Ongoing study support and attention from qualified tutors. Umalusi Accreditation INTEC College (Pty) Ltd has been awarded provisional accreditation by Umalusi. Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa - see Umalusi Provisional Accreditation no.: FET PA. DHET Registration INTEC College (Pty) Ltd has been granted provisional registration by the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private FET College, until 31 December DHET Provisional Registration No. 2008/FE07/025 - see For further information please refer to our website: INTEC College (Pty) Ltd is committed to meeting legislative requirements regarding accreditation and registration of private education and training providers in South Africa. Wishing you every success in your studies and your future! Phillip Slatter INTEC College Principal go to: or info@intec.edu.za Call a Student Consultant: HEAD OFFICE Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) JOHANNESBURG Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) PRETORIA Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) BENONI Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) WITBANK Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) NELSPRUIT Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) ERMELO Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) CAPE TOWN Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) PORT ELIZABETH Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) DURBAN Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) PHOENIX OPENING SOON PIETERMARITZBURG Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) VRYHEID Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) ESTCOURT Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) POLOKWANE Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) PHUTHADITJHABA Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) BLOEMFONTEIN Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) WELKOM Tel: (+27) WINDHOEK Tel: (+264) Fax: (+264) NATIONAL CALL CENTRE Tel: Fax: INTEC College (PTY) LTD FET PA is a member of both the National Association of Distance Education Organisations in South Africa (NADEOSA) and the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD). INTEC is a Registered Credit Provider: NCRCP A (E & OE)