Qualifications

Further Education and Training Certificate: Counselling. Level 4. (US: 35928) 

Specialization: Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellness

Core Unit Standards: 53 Credits

244611 Apply problem-solving techniques to make a decision or solve a problem in a real life context Level 3 2
244589 Identify causes of stress and techniques to manage it in the workplace Level 3 2
252513 Apply established strategies and procedures to deal with risk behaviour and promote personal wellbeing Level 4 3
117860 Apply knowledge of interpersonal relationships to enhance the effectiveness of the counselling process Level 4 8
252512 Counsel an individual in a structured environment Level 4 12
252697 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of an individual’s rights in a specific helping context Level 4 3
117866 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical and legal aspects relating to counselling Level 4 5
117849 Facilitate a group counselling process Level 4 8
117863 Promote health and wellness in a selected context Level 4 2
117873 Screen a client to determine needs Level 4 8

ELECTIVES: Employee Assistance Programmes/Wellness: 31 credits

244581 Describe how to manage substance abuse and addiction in the workplace Level 3 2
244577 Describe how to support employees who are affected by a dread disease Level 3 2
244575 Describe how to manage risks associated with abuse in the workplace Level 3 3
244571 Describe how to manage anxiety and depression in the workplace Level 3 2
244572 Describe how to manage workplace relationships Level 3 2
244582 Investigate the challenges associated with the reasonable accommodation of people with disability in the workplace Level 3 3
244579 Explain how to manage diversity in the workplace Level 3 2
116966 Apply knowledge of self and own situation to manage risks resulting from change in the workplace Level 3 3
114216 Explain the manager`s role in identifying and referring vulnerable or at risk employees Level 3 3
114212 Explain the impact of organisational wellness on a business environment and indicate a strategy for a business unit Level 4 3
244578 Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event Level 3 2
244574 Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace Level 3 4

FUNDAMENTAL UNIT STANDARDS: 56 credits

Communication in a Second South African Language – All languages. NQF Level 3; 20 credits

Fundamental 119472 Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication Level 3 5  credits
Fundamental 119457 Interpret and use information from texts Level 3 5  credits
Fundamental 119467 Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes Level 3 5  credits
Fundamental 119465 Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts Level 3 5  credits


Communication in a First South African Language – English. NQF Level 4; 20 credits

Fundamental 119459 Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts Level 4 5  credits
Fundamental 119462 Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts Level 4 5  credits
Fundamental 119469 Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts Level 4 5  credits
Fundamental 119471 Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes Level 4 5  credits

Mathematical Literacy. NQF Level 4; 16 credits

Fundamental 7468 Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues Level 4 6   credits
Fundamental 9016 Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts Level 4 4 credits
Fundamental 9015 Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems Level 4 6 credits