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Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills at South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd

South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

A two-year professional vocational NQF Level 6 diploma (SAQA ID 116399) deepening knowledge of counselling, communication, psychology, human behaviour and community-based mental health. It is approved by the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP).

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Term 1; applications close 28 February 2027  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Eighteen modules balancing counselling and communication knowledge with practical skills, including areas of the student's choice.

Career pathways

Graduates can register as Holistic Counsellors with ASCHP and may enter a SACAP Bachelor of Applied Social Science with credit transfer of up to 120 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 45% in English and an achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four recognised 20-credit subjects; or NCV Level 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and at least 60% in the three compulsory vocational subjects; or Senior Certificate (pre-2008) with a minimum overall D-aggregate (50%) and English at Standard Grade or better; or a Higher Certificate or cognate Advanced Certificate. RPL available.

ZAR 62,688 a year (2026). 2026 fee schedule, Cape Town campus, full-time, Year 1 tuition on Payment Option 1 (annual upfront, already includes SACAP's 5% early settlement discount); total tuition across the termly plan is R65,988.00. Excludes the annual registration fee, textbooks Source

Applications are made online with supporting documents and proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee (the amount depends on the course); after acceptance the registration fee is paid to secure the place.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.sacap.edu.za/

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