School of Healthcare · TGS-2021003232
Basic Counselling
Build Essential Counselling Skills for Meaningful Human Connections
Develop foundational counselling and communication skills for personal, community, care and workplace settings.
- Course reference: TGS-2021003232
- Course validity period: 19 Mar 2021 – 18 Mar 2027
- Mode of training: Classroom
- Medium of instruction: English
- Training hours: 16 hours (15.25 hours training + 45 minutes assessment)
- Class time: 9am to 6pm
- Credential: Statement of Attainment in Para-Counselling
- Funding: WSQ framework, SkillsFuture Credit-eligible
Who this course is for
- Caregivers
- Healthcare support workers
- Supervisors
- Educators
- People interested in helping others
What you will learn
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of a para-counsellor
- Recognise common ethical issues in counselling practice
- Identify possible barriers of communication when interacting with senior clients
- Use effective communication techniques when interacting with senior clients
- Provide basic counselling in an engaging and supportive manner
Course overview
This course is designed for learners developing fundamental counselling knowledge and practical communication skills for personal, workplace, healthcare, and community settings.
It aligns with national care service standards, sits within the WSQ framework and is SkillsFuture Credit-eligible. On successful completion learners are awarded a Statement of Attainment in Para-Counselling.
Practical learning
Interactive learning, practical exercises and real-life scenarios develop supportive-conversation skills while maintaining professionalism and ethical boundaries.
Minimum entry requirements
- 21 years old and above, and currently working in a healthcare-related industry for 0–3 years
- Minimum GCE ‘N’ Level and/or able to read, write, listen and speak English to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3; and count to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3
- Able to operate a personal desktop computer or laptop with Level 2 basic computing and applications skills
- Be motivated to learn
Course fee breakdown
Full course fee: S$400
| Funding category | Course fee | Funding | Fee payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens — Aged 40 and above (70% funding) | S$400 | S$280 | S$120 |
| Singapore Citizens and PRs — Aged 21 to 39 (50% funding) | S$400 | S$200 | S$200 |
| Full course fee — No funding (0%) | S$400 | S$0 | S$400 |
Course completion requirements
To successfully complete this course, learners must:
- Achieve at least 75% attendance
- Pass the assessment
Certificate awarded
Statement of Attainment in Para-Counselling
- Log in to MySkillsFuture (myskillsfuture.gov.sg) with your Singpass
- Select the certificate under Skills Passport
- Download the PDF copy of your OpenCert certificate
Refund policy
No refund will be provided where written notice of withdrawal is received less than three (3) days before the course commencement date, or on or after the course commencement date.
- 100%: Written notice received 30 days or more before the course commencement date
- 50%: Written notice received 14 to 29 days before the course commencement date
- 25%: Written notice received 3 to 13 days before the course commencement date
- No refund: Written notice received less than 3 days before the course commencement date, or after the course has commenced
Company: J L Institution Pte Ltd (UEN 201428614H)
