Social Counselling Worker

Support people through life challenges with empathetic, structured counselling skills. Graduates work with NGOs, schools, clinics and faith-based organisations.

Level
Level 4
Duration
12 months
Mode
Online or in-person
School
Health & Care

Programme overview

Support people through life challenges with empathetic, structured counselling skills. Graduates work with NGOs, schools, clinics and faith-based organisations.

You'll learn through structured modules, regular tutor contact and a workplace component that lets you practise the skills employers actually need. Whether you study online or join us at the East London campus, you'll be supported from your first class to graduation.

What you'll cover

The Social Counselling Worker programme is built around the following core modules. Module weighting and exact unit standards are confirmed in your enrolment pack.

Module 01

Helping & listening skills

Module 02

Family & individual systems

Module 03

Trauma awareness & referral

Module 04

Group facilitation

Module 05

Ethics & professional boundaries

Module 06

Self-care for helpers

Admission requirements

  • Grade 9 / ABET Level 4 or higher
  • Maturity to work with vulnerable groups
  • Police clearance for placement

If you don't meet the formal entry route, talk to us, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may apply.

Where this can take you

Graduates from this programme commonly move into roles such as:

  • Counselling Worker
  • Wellness Assistant
  • School-based Support Worker
  • NGO Care Worker

Fees & payment

Cyber College keeps fees transparent and predictable. Most programmes can be paid in monthly instalments or covered by an employer / SETA-funded learnership.

  • Registration fee, payable on enrolment
  • Monthly tuition over the duration of the programme
  • Includes tutor support, learning material & assessment
  • Practical kit fees apply to beauty programmes

See full fees & funding options →

Ready to apply?

Applications are open year-round and processed within a few working days. You'll need a copy of your ID and your highest qualification.

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