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Higher Certificate 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 one-year, skills-based NQF Level 5 vocational qualification (SAQA ID 84966) giving an introduction to counselling and communication while building academic literacy. It is suited to people in related fields who want to sharpen their counselling skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 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

Nine modules in counselling and communication skills and academic literacy, taught with an educator-led approach.

Career pathways

Improves counselling and communication skills in people-oriented work and provides a pathway into SACAP's Bachelor of Applied Social Science, with potential credit transfer for first-year modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 45% in English; or NCV Level 4 with a minimum of 45% in English; or Senior Certificate (pre-2008) with a minimum overall D-aggregate (50%) and 45% in English. RPL with a portfolio of evidence is available for those who do not meet these.

ZAR 69,962 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 R73,645.00. 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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