The Lay Counsellor

MODULES

•       Counselling 1 (OCOU1161)*

•       Sexuality and HIV Education 1 (OSHE1161)*

•       HIV Counselling 1 (OHIVC1161)*

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

*Two (2) Formative Assessments are included in this module, which are graded and weighted 20% each as part of the final grade awarded for the module. No supplementary opportunities are available for Formative Assessments. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary opportunity is provided for both Summative Assessments as long as the Learner obtains a minimum of 30% in the first sitting/ submission of the Summative Assessment. Supplementary assessments attract an additional fee.

 

PERSONALITY PROFILE

Friendly | Helpful | Good at Communicating | Good People Skills | Diplomatic

 

OUTCOMES

•       Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and scope of sexuality and HIV education according to the fundamental theories

•       Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and scope of counselling and HIV counselling according to the fundamental theories.

•       Comply with relevant legal and ethical practice

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

National Senior Certificate; or National Certificate (Vocational) L4; or equivalent qualification OR alternatively Learners can apply for RPL entry into the programme from the Academic Committee at Boston Head Office.

 

PROGRAMME CATEGORY

BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME

On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme The Lay Counsellor including a total of 40 Higher Education credits on NQF L5 (HCOU1, HSHE1, HHIVC1).

 

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

On successful completion the Learner may apply for admission with advanced placement to an accredited Boston Higher Education Programme.