PURPOSE OF THE DIPLOMA IN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELLING

The Diploma in Mental Health Support and Psychosocial Counselling is designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills to provide basic mental health support within community, educational, and healthcare settings. The programme prepares students to recognise common mental health challenges, offer psychosocial first-line support, facilitate referrals, and apply counselling techniques appropriate to their scope of practice. It aims to strengthen community mental health services by developing competent support workers who promote well-being, reduce stigma, and contribute to early identification and intervention for individuals experiencing psychological or social difficulties.

DURATION AND MODE OF STUDY

·          One (1) year, Full time or Distance

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM?

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop foundational competencies in mental health support and basic counselling within community and institutional settings. It is ideal for:

1.       Candidates who have completed the Certificate in Mental Health Support and Psychosocial Counselling Level 4; or the Certificate in Counselling Services Level 4

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• National Vocational Certificate in Mental Health Support and Psychosocial Counselling Level 4; or
• National Vocational Certificate in Counselling Services Level 4.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Upon registration, you are expected to buy the following items:

1. Study guides
2. Practical work books (compulsory)
3. Uniform (trouser/skirt and top or Dress)
4. Black or navy blue, flat and closed shoes (PUMPS)

FEES AND PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Payment method:

The upfront payment for all students, payable upon registration, includes: –

• Bank deposit only, no cash payments will be accepted at the office. Please provide the office with the bank deposit slip as proof of payment.
• Use your Student Number or Full Name as Reference on the bank deposit slip when you are making payments
• Application fee: N$ 200.00 (Non-refundable, Namibian students), N$ 300.00 (Non-refundable, Foreign students).
• Tuition fee: N$ 12,000.00, payable in cash or in monthly instalments
• Registration fee: N$ 500.00 (Non-refundable)
• Deposit: N$ 1,000.00, payable at registration and is deducted from tuition fee.
• Monthly instalment (N$ 1,000.00 /11 months = N$ 1,000.00): N$ 1,000.00 X 11 months.
• Twenty-five (25%) of the annual tuition payable upon registration – Local Students (registration fee plus deposit)
• Thirty-five (35%) of the annual tuition payable upon registration – Foreign Students (registration fee plus deposit)
• Note: Each student is required to pay a monthly instalment of 10% of the remaining balance after 25% deposit (Local Students) and 10% of the remaining balance after 35% deposit (Foreign Students).
• Fifty percent (50%) of the total course/ tuition fees to be paid before you can seat for mid-term examination.
• Hundred percent (100%) of the total tuition fee to be paid before you can seat for final examination.

• The uniform is N$ 650.00 (x1 shirt and 1 trouser, or skirt with the school logo embroidered on it), study guides/ study materials and practical registers are sold at the school. Should you want extra uniform, you are welcome to add more.
• Student card: N$ 170.00
• Practical registers/ Logbook: N$ 120.00