TGS-2024051181
BUILDING COUNSELLING RELATIONSHIP COMPETENCIES
AND THE “6CS’ MODEL OF COUNSELLING
Course Duration
Part time, 3 days (21 hours)
Course Description
This course covers the definition of counselling, the qualities of a counsellor, and the counselling process and includes case studies as well as role-play for practice.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the Course, you will be able to:
- Apply counselling processes and interventions to address diverse socioemotional objectives
- Perform counselling techniques, effective rapport and communication skills across varied client contexts
- Handle crises while maintaining confidentiality and proficiently document counselling interventions
- Guide counselling conversations to explore complex issues and clarify client goals for effective interventions
- Manage high-risk cases by referring clients for holistic care according to SOPs for transdisciplinary interventions
- Apply the “6 Cs Model” of counselling including assessing client progress, adapting interventions, and counselling effectiveness
Minimum Entry Requirement
- 21 years and above
- Possess minimally a O’ Level and/or listen, speak, read, and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5
- Use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 5
- Minimum 1 year of working experience
Assessments
Participants are required to complete two written assessments and one oral assessment
Attendance Requirements
100% Attendance Required
Course Completion Requirements
- Complete Two Written Assessments and One Oral Assessment
- Meet the 100% Attendance Requirement
Certification Awarded
Upon successful completion of the course with ECTA, participants will be presented with a certificate awarded and accredited by SkillsFuture SG.
Important Course and Administrative Information
| Course Dates | 5, 8 & 12 October 2026 |
| Conducted in | English |
| Timing | 9am to 5pm |
| Venue | ECTA 2 Bukit Merah Central #03-07 Singapore 159835 |
| Mode of Delivery | In-person |
| Application | If you are interested in the course, please email: info@ecta.edu.sg or contact us at 63466411 |
| Course Fees |
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Funding Validity Period
19 November 2025 to 18 November 2026
Trainer and Assessor Details
- Trainer: Associate Professor Jessica Leong
- Assessors: Ms Kong Seet Mui and Ms Barbara Seet
Facilities and Equipment Used for Course
Projector, Audio and Visual System, Flipcharts
Eligible participants who wish to use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fees are kindly requested to inform us at the point of registration.
Information on available funding for SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes:
Find out more about training grants from government agencies
- Baseline subsidy of up to 70% of course fees for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents under SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)
ECTA is a Registered Training Provider (RTP), accredited by Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)