Quick Links
WSQ - Practical Counselling Basic
Testimonials
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This programme aims to equip trainees with practical approaches in counselling individuals. The programme will be conducted in an interactive learning format to give trainees a better understanding of counselling, develop greater self awareness and enhance their personal qualities as effective people helpers in the work-place as well as in the community.
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Examine the qualities of an effective helper
- Apply communication methods in counselling
- Apply empathetic listening and effective questioning techniques
- Apply problem-solving approach in counselling
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is targeted at workers who worked with people such as human resource staff, supervisors, managers new entrants to social work, social workers, para-counsellors, policemen and other social service practitioners in a range of sectors (i.e. hospitals, schools, religious organisations, etc).
This course is also suitable for the general public with little or no background of counselling but who are interested to become effective people-helpers to those in distress and need support.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Combination of interactive lecture, video, group exercise and discussion, and role-play experiential practice. The course will be conducted in a classroom setting.
Trainees who meet 75% class attendance and achieve “Competent” for all assessments will be issued a Statement of Attainment awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
FULL COURSE FEE
Self-Sponsored
| Self-Sponsored Trainee | Course Fees Payable after SSG Funding (S$) |
|---|---|
| 40 years old and above Singaporeans | $207.00 nett |
|
21 years old and above Singaporeans/PR |
$345.00 nett |
| Foreigners and Below 21 years old Singaporeans/PR | Not Applicable for SSG Funding. Full course fees $690.00 nett applies |
* Singaporeans 25 years old and above, may use their available SkillsFuture Credit to offset or pay in full the balance course fee after SSG Funding. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website here.
| Self-Sponsored Applicant | |
|---|---|
|
Supported under UTAP Funding (For NTUC members only, end date of approval: 31 Mar 2023) |
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year. Please claim from NTUC UPortal within 6 months after course completion, info on UTAP at this link. |
Company-Sponsored
| Company-Sponsored Trainee | SME Course Fees Payable after SSG Funding (S$) ** | NON-SME Course Fees Payable after SSG Funding (S$) ** |
|---|---|---|
|
40 years old and above Singaporeans |
$207.00 |
$207.00 nett |
| 21 years old and above Singaporeans/PR | $207.00 | $345.00 nett |
|
Foreigners and Below 21 years old Singaporeans/PR |
Not Applicable for SSG Funding & Absentee Payroll. Full course fees $690.00 nett applies. |
Not Applicable for SSG Funding & Absentee Payroll. Full course fees $690.00 nett applies. |
** Please note that Company will receive an email notification to log into Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills (EPJS)
to declare necessary information for Absentee Payroll (AP) funding.
** For courses starting from 1 Jan 2022, please visit SkillsFuture Funding Changes | Education, Career and Personal Development (myskillsfuture.gov.sg)
Please note:
- SSG Funding is subjected to SSG's terms and conditions, and approval.
- Should the trainee not able to meet the eligibility criteria, fulfill attendance and assessment requirements as required by SSG and AHD, the trainee will be liable to pay the full course fee of $690.00.
REGISTRATION and ENQUIRIES
Please click this link for registration: WSQ - Practical Counselling (Basic)
If you require assistance or would like to make an enquiry, please contact the course administrator.
Ms Chin Wei
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
6593 5282
Course Schedule
| Intake Number | 17th Intake |
| Duration | 22.75 hrs |
| Dates | 13, 14 & 15 June 2022 |
| Timing | 9.00am - 5.45pm |
| Trainer(s) | Ms Linda Chan |
| Venue(s) |
Academy of Human Development |