USCED 

Unit Code 

TVET CDACC 

Unit Code

Units Title 

Unit

Duration

(Hours)

Credit Factor

MODULE I

0923 451 01A

HW/CU/CP/CR/01/5/MA

Basic Counselling Services

260

26

0031 441 02A

HW/CU/CP/BC/02/5/MA

Communication Skills

40

4

0611 441 03A

HW/CU/CP/BC/03/5/MA

Digital Literacy 

40

4

MODULE II

0923 451 04A

HW/CU/CP/CC/01/5/MA

Psychological First Aid (PFA) Services

110

11

0413 441 05A

HW/CU/CP/BC/03/5/MA

Entrepreneurial Skills

60

4

0923 451 06A

HW/CU/CP/CR/02/5/MA

Community Counselling

110

11

MODULE III

0923 451 07A

HW/CU/CP/CR/03/5/MA

Counsellor’s Administrative Duties 

280

28

0031 451 08A

HW/CU/CP/BC/03/5/MA

Work Ethics and Practices

40

4

MODULE IV

0923 551 09A

HW/CU/CP/CR/01/6/MA

Client Assessment

150

15

0923 551 10A

HW/CU/CP/CR/02/6/MA

Career Guidance and Counselling

120

12

0923 551 11A

HW/CU/CP/CR/03/6/MA

Work Place Counselling

110

11

0923 551 12A

HW/CU/CP/CR/04/6/MA

Special Needs and Disability Counselling

120

12

MODULE V

0923 551 13A

HW/CU/CP/CR/05/6/MA

Marriage and Family Counselling

140

14

0923 551 14A

HW/CU/CP/CR/06/6/MA

Child and Adolescent Counselling

140

14

0923 551 15A

HW/CU/CP/CR/07/6/MA

Addiction Counselling

130

13

0923 551 16A

HW/CU/CP/CR/08/6/MA

Loss, Grief and

Bereavement Counselling

140

14

MODULE VI

0111 541 17A

HW/CU/CP/CR/09/6/MA

Counselling Research Methods

120

12

0923 551 18A

HW/CU/CP/CR/10/6/MA

Mental Illnesses Counselling

        140

14

0923 551 19A

HW/CU/CP/CR/11/6/MA

Crisis and Trauma Counselling

130

13

0923 551 20A

HW/CU/CP/CR/12/6/MA

Counselling Services

Management

100

10

Sub Total

2480

94

Industry Training

480

48

GRAND TOTAL

2960

296

MARKS 

COMPETENCE RATING

80 -100

Attained Mastery

65 - 79

Proficient

50 - 64

Competent

49 and below

Not Yet Competent

Y

Assessment Malpractice/Irregularities

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Set up for counselling session

30

2.    

Provide basic counselling services 

100

3.

Evaluate counselling services

70

4.     

Apply Ethical principles and professional standards in counselling

30

5

Terminate counselling services

30

Total

260

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

1. Set up for counselling

session             

1.1 Counselling venue preparation Types and use of counselling tools e.g. 

•        Consent form

•        Contract form

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Intake form

1.2 Types and use of assessment tools e.g. 

•        Personality tests

•        Anxiety tests

•        PTSD tests

•        Suicidality tests

•        Role plays

•        Case studies 

2.         Provide            basic counselling services 

2.1Introduction to counselling

2.2 Meaning of counselling 2.3Counselling concepts and principles

2.4Application of:

•        Human development

concepts to counselling

•        Contextual issues

•        Theories of counselling e.g. psychoanalytic, behavioural and humanistic approaches

•        Basic counselling skills and techniques

2.5 Counselling process 

•        Reviewing client assessment

•        Intake process 

•        Collecting client’s bio data

•        Relationship building

•        Developing a counselling plan

•        Providing individual counselling

•        Providing group counselling

•        Providing client referral 

•        Providing client follow up 

•       Observation

•       Oral questioning

•       Written tests

•       Audio-visual reviews

•       Role plays

•       Case studies

3.Evaluate counselling services

3.1 Use of evaluation tools

•        Types of evaluation

•        Client evaluation

•        Counselor evaluation 

•        Counselor supervision

•     Observation

•     Oral questioning

•     Written tests

•     Audio-visual reviews

•     Role plays

• Case studies

4. Apply Ethical principles and professional standards in counseling

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a. Explore core ethical principles  4.2Examine different ethical theories 

4.3Apply relevant codes of ethics and professional standards within the counseling field.  4.4Make Ethical Decisions:

§  Develop a process for identifying and analyzing ethical dilemmas. 

§  Apply ethical principles and codes of conduct to specific situations. 

§  Consider the potential consequences of different courses of action. 

Address Specific Ethical Issues in Counseling:

Understand relevant laws and regulations impacting counseling practice. 

•     Observation

•     Oral questioning

•     Written tests

•     Audio-visual reviews

•     Role plays

•     Case studies

5. Terminate counselling services

5.1Termination process

5.2 Counselling report preparation and sharing

•     Observation

•     Oral questioning

•     Written tests

•     Audio-visual reviews

•     Role plays

•     Case studies

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Apply communication channels

10

2.    

Apply written communication skills

12

3.

 Apply non-verbal communication skills

4

4.

Apply oral communication skills

4

5.

Apply group communication skills

10

Total

40

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1.  Apply communication channels

2

3

1.1 Communication process

1.2 Principles of effective communication

1.3 Channels/medium/modes of communication

1.4 Factors to consider when selecting a channel of

communication

1.5 Barriers to effective communication

1.6 Flow/patterns of communication            Sources of information

     Organizational policies

•        Oral questions

•        Written assessment

•        Observation

•        Portfolio of Evidence

•        Practical assessment

•        Third party report

2. Apply written communication

skills

2.1 Types of written communicati on

2.2 Elements of communicat

ion

2.3 Organizatio n requirement

s for written

communicat

ion

•        Oral assessment

•        Written assessment

•        Observation

•        Portfolio of Evidence

•        Practical assessment

•        Third party report

3. Apply non-verbal communication

skills

3.1 Utilize body language and 3.2 Nonverbal communication techniques

•        Oral assessment

•        Written assessment

3.3Apply body posture

3.1 Apply workplace dressing code

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•

•

Observation

Portfolio of Evidence

Practical assessment

•

Third party report

4. Apply oral communication

skills

4.1 Types of oral communication pathways

4.2 Effective questioning techniques

4.3 Workplace etiquette

4.4 Active listening

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•

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•

•

•

Oral assessment

Written assessment

Observation

Portfolio of Evidence

Practical assessment

Third party report

5. Apply group discussion skills

5.1 Establishing rapport

5.2 Facilitating resolution of issues

5.3 Developing action plans

5.4 Group organization techniques

5.5 Turn-taking techniques

5.6 Conflict resolution techniques

5.7 Team-work

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•

Oral assessemnt

Written assessment

Observation

Portfolio of

Evidence

Practical assessment

General Resources

Tools and Equipment

Materials and Supplies

•

25 Desktop computers/laptops

Mobile phones

Flashcards

•

Internet connection

Flip charts

•

•

1 Projector

1 Printer

2 packets of assorted colors of whiteboard marker pens

•

1 Whiteboard

Printing papers

•

Report writing templates

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.   

Operate computer devices

6

2.     

Solve task using office suite

14

Manage data and information

6

3.  

Apply cyber security skills

4

4.  

Online collaboration and communication

4

5.  

 Perform online jobs

4

6.  

Apply job entry techniques

2

Total

40

Learning Outcomes

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1.  Operate computer devices

Theory 

1.1  Computer devices

1.1.1 Definition of terms 

1.1.1.1 Digital literacy

1.1.1.2 Computer systems

1.1.1.3  Information communication technology (ICT)

1.1.2 Importance of Information and Communication Technology

1.1.3 Functions and uses of computers 

1.1.4 History of computers

1.1.5 Classifications of computers

1.1.6 Components of computer system

1.1.7 Computer Hardware 

1.1.7.1 System unit 

1.1.7.2 Input devices 

1.1.7.3 Output devices 

1.1.7.4 Storage Devices 

1.1.7.5 Computer ports 

1.1.8  Computer software 

1.1.8.1 Classifications of computer software.

1.1.8.2 Operating system functions

1.1.9 Booting a computer  

1.1.10 Mouse use techniques

1.1.11 Keyboard parts and uses techniques

1.1.12 Desktop customization

1.1.13 Files and folders management using operating system 

1.1.14 Computer internet connection  

                1.1.14.1         Mobile networks/data plans

•        Written assessment

•        Practical assessment

•        Interviews/ Oral questions

                  1.1.14.2         Wireless hotspots

                  1.1.14.3         Cabled (Ethernet/fibre)

                  1.1.14.4         Dial-Up

                  1.1.14.5         Satellite

1.1.15 Computer external devices

                  1.1.15.1         Device connections

1.1.15.2        Device controls (volume controls and Display properties)

Practice

1.2 Identify, assemble and connect the computer components listed in 1.1.7.

1.1.16 Computer hardware

                 1.1.16.1         System unit

                 1.1.16.2         Input devices

                 1.1.16.3         Output devices

                 1.1.16.4         Storage devices

1.1.17 Boot a computer according to booting standards/procedures 

1.1.18  Customize desktop

1.1.19 Manage files and folders

2. Solve tasks using office suite

2.1 Microsoft Office Suite

2.1.1 Word processing concepts

2.1.1.1 Examples of Word processing

2.1.1.2 Importance of Word processing

2.1.2 Working with word documents

2.1.2.1 Opening and closing word processor Create a new document 

2.1.2.2 Save a document 

2.1.2.3 Switch between open documents

2.1.3 Microsoft word screen layout

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•

•

•

Written assessment  Practical assessment Oral assessment 

Project 

2.1.3.1 Set basic options/preferences 

2.1.3.2 Help resources

2.1.3.3 Use of magnification/zoom tools

2.1.3.4 Display, hide built in tool bar

2.1.3.5 Using navigation tools

2.1.4 Creating word document

2.1.4.1 Editing a document

2.1.4.2 Formatting a document 

2.1.4.3 Formatting text

2.1.4.4 Formatting paragraphs

2.1.4.5 Formatting page/document

2.1.5 Creating and editing tables

2.1.5.1  Editing of tables 

2.1.6 Formatting tables

2.1.6.1 Border and shadings 

2.1.6.2 Adjusting column width and row heights 

2.1.6.3 Changing text direction

2.1.7 Inserting graphical objects 

2.1.7.1 Edit and format an object

2.1.8 Mail merging

2.1.9 Document print set up

2.1.9.1 Print preview

2.1.9.2 Page layout

2.1.9.3 Paper size

2.1.9.4 Orientation

2.1.10 Printing a document 

2.2   Spreadsheets concepts 

2.2.1 Electronic spreadsheets

2.2.2 Importance of electronic spreadsheets

2.2.3 Components of spreadsheets

2.2.4 Applications areas of spreadsheets

2.2.5 Creating worksheets using Microsoft Excel

2.2.5.1 Parts of MS Excel Window

2.2.5.2 Cell data types

2.2.5.3 Cell referencing

2.2.5.4 Block operations

2.2.5.5 Arithmetic operators

2.2.6 Data manipulation 

2.2.6.1 Basic functions and formulae

2.2.6.2 Database functionalities

2.2.6.2.1 Sorting data

2.2.6.2.2 Filtering data

2.2.6.2.3 Sub-totals 

2.2.7 Editing a worksheet 

2.2.8 Formatting a worksheet

2.2.9 Visual representation using charts

2.2.10 Worksheet printing

2.3 Electronic presentations

2.3.1 Meaning and importance of electronic presentations

2.3.2  Examples of an electronic presentations

2.3.3 Application areas of electronic presentation.

2.3.4 Creating presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

2.3.4.1 Parts of MS PowerPoint Window 

2.3.4.2 Open and close presentation

2.3.4.3 Creating slides

2.3.4.4 Text management

2.3.4.5 Use of magnification tools

2.3.4.6 Switch between open presentations

2.3.5 Developing a presentation

2.3.5.1 Presentation views

2.3.5.2 Slides

2.3.5.3 Master slide

2.3.6 Text

2.3.6.1 Editing text

2.3.6.2 Formatting text

2.3.7 Charts

2.3.7.1 Using charts

2.3.7.2 Organizational charts

2.3.8 Graphical objects

2.3.8.1 Insert, and manipulate object

2.3.8.2 Insert tables 

2.3.8.3 Draw an object

2.3.9 Outputs preparation

2.3.9.1 Apply slides effects and transitions

2.3.9.2 Check and deliver

2.3.9.3 Spell check a presentation

2.3.9.4 Slide orientation

2.3.9.5 Slide shows navigation

2.3.10 Print presentations (slides and handouts)

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2

 Practice 

2.4 Create Word document, 

2.4.1 Insert header and footer

2.4.2 Apply document editing techniques 

2.4.3 Apply formatting tools 

2.4.4 Format page 

2.4.5 Insert tables, graphical objects and charts.

2.4.6 Save the changes to be printed out later.

2.5 Create a workbook in Microsoft Excel

2.5.1 Use basic formulae and functions to perform calculations

2.5.2 Use editing tools such as deleting entries, insert row and columns, copying, moving, finding, replace and spell checking

2.5.3 Format the worksheet

2.5.4 Generate charts

2.5.5 Save and print Workbook    

2.6 Create PowerPoint presentation slides

2.6.1 Edit and format texts and paragraphs

2.6.2 Insert objects, images, shapes and charts

2.6.3 Apply predefined PowerPoint theme

2.6.4 Add slide animations and transition effects 

2.6.5 Deliver presentations

3. Manage data and information

Theory 

3.1 Data and Information

3.1.1 Definition of terms

3.1.2 Importance and uses of data and information

3.1.3 Computer networks

3.1.3.1 Meaning and types of computer networks

3.1.4 Meaning of internet

3.1.4.1  Internet connectivity requirements

3.1.4.2 Internet Service Providers

3.1.5 Types of internet services

3.1.5.1 Communication services

3.1.5.2 Information services

3.1.5.3 File transfer

3.1.5.4 Worldwide webs services

3.1.5.5 E –commerce

3.1.5.6 Newsgroup

3.1.6 Types Internet access applications

3.1.6.1 Email Client

3.1.6.2 Web browser

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Written assessment  Oral assessment Practical assessment

3.1.6.3 Internet of things 

3.1.6.4 Internet Protocol

3.1.7 Web browsing concepts

3.1.7.1 Key concepts

3.1.7.2 Security and safety

3.1.8 Web browsing

3.1.8.1 Using web browser

3.1.8.2 Tools and settings

3.1.8.3 Clearing cache and cookies

3.1.8.4 Uniform Resource Locator

3.1.8.5 Bookmarks

3.1.8.6 Web outputs

3.1.9 Web based search

3.1.9.1 Search

3.1.9.2 Critical evaluation of information

3.1.9.3 Copyright, data protection

3.1.10 Downloads Management

3.1.11 Performing Digital Data

3.1.12 Backup (Online and Offline)

3.1.13 Emerging issues in internet

Practice

3.2 Establish an internet connection 

3.2.1 Open a web browser application allow/block cookie

3.2.2 Add bookmarks/ favourites

3.2.3 Download files to a location

3.2.4 Copy URLs from a web page to another

3.3 Use search engine to find information  

4

Perform online communicat ion and

Theory 

4.1   Communication and collaboration

4.1.1 Netiquette principles

4.1.2 Communication concepts

collaboratio n

4.1.1.1 Online communities

4.1.1.2 Communication tools

4.1.2  Email concepts

4.1.2.1 importance of effective email

4.1.2.2 email types and their purposes (personal, professional)

4.1.3 Electronic Mail

4.1.3.1 Sending E-mail

4.1.3.2 Receiving E-mail

4.1.3.3 Tools and settings

4.1.3.4 Organizing E-mail

4.1.4 Digital content copyright and licenses

4.1.5 Online collaboration tools

4.1.5.1 Benefits and challenges of online collaboration tools

4.1.5.2 Online storage and productivity

4.1.5.2.1 Google Drive

4.1.5.2.2 Dropbox

4.1.5.2.3 iCloud Drive

4.1.5.3 Online meetings

4.1.5.4 Online learning environment

4.1.5.5 Online calendars (google calendars)

4.1.5.6 Social networks

(Facebook/Twitter/setting)

4.1.6 Preparation for online collaboration

4.1.6.1 Common set up feature

4.1.6.2 set up

4.1.7 Mobile collaboration

4.1.7.1 Key concepts

4.1.7.2 Mobile devices

3.3 4.1.7.2 Key types of Mobile Devices

4.1.7.3 Applications

4.1.7.4 Synchronization

4.1.7.4.1 key aspects of synchronization

Practice

  4.2     Participate in online communities

  4.3    Download software to support online collaboration tools

  4.4    Upload, download, delete online files/folders

  4.5    Create and send an E-mail 

4.6     Set up an online meeting, share the agenda, and follow up afterward.

  4.7    Share files in an online meeting

  4.8    Install an application on a mobile device

4.9    Synchronize mobile devices with mail, calendar, other devices

5. Apply cybersecurity skills

 Theory 

5.1 Data protection and privacy

5.1.1 Introduction to cybersecurity

5.1.2 Data security core principles

5.1.2.1 Data confidentiality

5.1.2.2 data integrity

5.1.2.3 data availability

5.1.3 Internet security threats

5.1.3.1 malware attacks

5.1.3.2 phishing and social engineering 

5.1.3.3 distributed and denial of service 

5.1.3.4 password attacks

5.1.3.5 Man-in –the –Middle attack (MitM)

5.1.3.6 Cloud and Internet of Things attacks

5.1.4 Computer threats and crimes

5.1.4.1 Environmental threats to computers and information systems 

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Written assessment  Oral assessment Practical assessment

5.1.4.2 Physical threats to computer

5.1.4.2.1 Theft of hardware 

5.1.4.2.2 Hardware failure 

5.1.4.2.3 Unauthorized access to physical components of a computer system

5.1.4.2.4 Power surges and outages

5.1.5 Computer crimes

5.1.5.1 Types of computer crimes

5.1.5.2 Detection and protection against computer crimes

5.1.6 Cybersecurity control measures

5.1.6.1 Physical controls

5.1.6.2 Technical/logical (passwords, pins, biometrics)

5.1.6.3 Operational controls

5.1.7 Policies and Laws governing protection of ICT in Kenya

5.1.7.1 The computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No.5 of 2018

5.1.7.2 The Data Protection Act No. 24 of 2019

Practice

5.2 Create password and biometrics to prevent unauthorized access 

5.3 Use Anti-virus 

5.4 Apply file security

5.5 Backup data

6

Perform online jobs

Theory 

6.1  Online jobs

6.1.1 Types of online jobs

6.1.2 Online job platforms

6.1.2.1 Remotask

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Written assessment  Oral assessment Practical assessment

6.1.2.2 Cloud worker 

6.1.2.3 Data annotation tech

6.1.2.4 Freelance

6.1.2.5 Indeed

6.1.2.6 Oneforma

6.1.2.7 Appen

6.1.3 Online account and profile management 

6.1.3.1 Types of online accounts and profiles

6.1.3.2 Creating online accounts

6.1.3.3 Managing profiles

6.1.4 Online job bidding identification

6.1.4.1  Benefits of online biding

6.1.4.2 Examples of online bidding

6.1.5 Online digital identity 

6.1.6 Executing online task

6.1.6.1 Executing online task effectively

6.1.7 Management of online payment accounts

6.1.7.1 Types of online payment accounts

6.1.7.2 Online payment process

6.1.7.3  Steps for effective management

Practice

6.2 Search online jobs platforms 

6.3 Create an online account 

6.3.1 Setup profile

6.3.2 Identify online job bidding

6.3.3 Create new project

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Project 

7

Apply job entry techniques

Theory 

7.1 Job Entry Techniques

7.1.1 Types of job opportunities

7.1.1.1 Self-employment

7.1.1.2 Salaried employment

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Written

Assessment

Practical assessment Oral assessment 

7.1.1.3 Service provision

7.1.1.4 Product development

7.1.2 Sources of job opportunities (websites

7.1.3 Functional writings

7.1.3.1 Resumes/CV building with word processing tools

7.1.3.2 Crafting effective Cover letters

7.1.4 Digital portfolios

7.1.4.1 Academic credentials

7.1.4.2 References and testimonials

7.1.4.2.1 letter of commendations  

7.1.4.3  Certification participations

7.1.4.4  Awards and decorations

7.1.5 Interview skills

7.1.5.1 Introduction to interview

7.1.5.1.1 Virtual interviews

7.1.5.1.2 Phone interviews

7.1.5.1.3 Recorded video responses

7.1.5.2 Preparing for virtual interview 7.1.5.2.1 Setting up your space (quiet environment, background, lighting)

7.1.5.2.2 Technical readiness (internet connection, camera, microphone)

7.1.5.3  Professional presence on camera

7.1.5.3.1 Body language (posture, eye contact)

7.1.5.3.2 Clear and confident communication

7.1.5.3.3 Grooming for a virtual environment 7.1.5.4  Digital etiquette for virtual interviews 7.1.5.4.1 Time management (logging in early and checking connections)

7.1.5.4.2 Muting/unmuting appropriately

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Portfolio of evidence

7.1.5.4.3 Handling technical issues

7.1.5.4.4 Using chat features for technical issues

7.1.5.4.5 Closing the interview/meeting (thank the interviewer and log out promptly)

Practice

7.2 Create a resume and cover letters

7.3 Using a platform Google site build a portfolio that highlights projects, skills, and accomplishments 

S/No.

Category/Item

Description/ Specifications

Quantity

Recommended

Ratio

(Item: Trainee)

A

Learning Materials 

1.  

Textbooks

5 pcs

1:5

2.  

Charts

3.  

PowerPoint presentations

For trainer’s use

4.  

 Whiteboard

1

5.  

Assorted color of whiteboard markers

6.  

Printers 

2

7.  

External storage media

8.  

 Projector 

1

9.  

Whiteboard

1

10.  

Smart board/ Smart TV (where

applicable)

B

Learning Facilities & infrastructure

1.  

Lecture/theory room

Size??

1

1:25

2.  

 Projector

1

3.  

Telephone

4.  

samples of CV

5

5.  

Assorted Flash Cards

25

6.  

Site

Size?

1

1:25

C

Consumable materials

1.  

Printing Papers

2.  

Assorted color of whiteboard marker

D

Tools and Equipment

1.  

Desktop computers/laptops with the following software:

i.              Windows

/Linux/Macintosh

Operating System 

ii.            Microsoft          Office

Software

iii.          Google Workspace

Account iv.         Antivirus Software

15 pcs

2.  

Internet connection

For trainer’s use

3.  

Rolls flip charts

For trainer’s use

1

1:1

4.  

Assorted Flash Cards

For trainer’s use

1

1:1

5.  

Telephone

For trainer’s use

1

1:1

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Setting up for psychological first aid session

70

2.    

Provide psychological first aid services

20

3.

Evaluate psychological first aid services

10

4.     

Terminate psychological first aid services

10

Total

110

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

1. Setting up for psychological first aid session 

•        Counselling venue preparation

•        Types and use of counselling tools

e.g. 

•        Consent form

•        Contract form

•        Intake form

•        Types and use of assessment tools

e.g. 

•     Observation

•     Oral questioning

•     Written tests

•     Audio-visual reviews

•     Role plays

•     Case studies

•        PFA tools

•        Anxiety tests

•        Panic disorder tests

•        Suicidality tests

•        PTSD tools

2.Provide psychological first aid services

•      Intervention plan development

•      Provision psychological services

•      Provision of psycho-education

•      Mobilization of resources

•      Collaborative services

•      Contextual issues

•      Implementation of client follow up 

•      Client referrals 

•      Application of ethical and legal standards

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

•        Case studies

3.Evaluate psychological first aid services

•        Use of evaluation tools

•        Types of evaluation

•        Client evaluation

•        Counsellor evaluation 

•        Counsellor supervision

•       Observation

•       Oral questioning

•       Written tests

•       Audio-visual reviews

•       Role plays

•       Case studies

4.Terminate psychological first aid services

•   Termination process

•   Psychological First Aid Services report preparation and sharing

•       Observation

•       Oral questioning

•       Written tests

•       Audio-visual reviews

•       Role plays

•       Case studies

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Apply the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in counselling.

10

2.    

Apply the entrepreneurial concept

10

3.

Identify entrepreneurship opportunities

5

4.     

Apply   business legal aspects

10

5.

Innovate Business Strategies  

5

6.

Develop a counselling business plan

20

Total

40

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

2. Apply the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in counseling.

•        Personal finance management

•        Balancing between needs and wants

•        Observation

•        Project

•        Written assessment

•               • •

•               •

•               • •

•               •

•

 Budget Preparation  

Saving management

 Factors to consider when deciding where to save Debt management

Factors to consider before taking a loan

Investment decisions

Types of investments  Factors to consider when investing money Insurance services 

insurance products available in

the market

Insurable risks 

• •

•

Oral assessment

Third party report

Interviews

2.Apply entrepreneurial concept

•

•               •

•               •

•

•

•

Difference between

Entrepreneurs and Business

persons 

Types of entrepreneurs  Ways of becoming an

entrepreneur

Characteristics of Entrepreneurs  salaried employment and selfemployment 

Requirements for entry into self-employment 

Roles of an Entrepreneur in an

enterprise  Contributions of

Entrepreneurship  

• • • •

•

Observation

Project

Written assessment

Oral assessment

Third party report

3.Identify entrepreneurship opportunities

• •

•

Sources of business ideas Factors to consider when evaluating business opportunity Business life cycle 

• • •

•

Observation

Project

Written assessment

Oral assessment

•

Third party report

4.Apply   business legal aspects

•

•

Forms of business ownership Business registration and

•

•

Observation Project

•

•

•

licensing processing  Types of contracts and agreements 

Employment laws 

Taxation laws 

• •

•

Written assessment

Oral assessment

Third party report

5.Innovate business Strategies  

• • •

•

Creativity in business 

Innovative business strategies 

Entrepreneurial Linkages  ICT in business growth and development 

• • • •

•

Observation

Project

Written assessment

Oral assessment

Third party report

6.Develop counseling business plan

•

q    Business description q Marketing plan

q    Organizational/Management q plan

q    Production/operation plan q Financial plan q Executive summary

Presentation of Business Plan

q    Observation q Case studies q Individual/group assignments

q    Projects q Written tests q Oral questions q Third party report

•

Interviews

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to provide community Counseling

20

2.    

Carry out community Counseling

40

3.

Evaluate community Counseling

20

4.     

Terminate community Counseling

20

Total

100

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

1. Prepare to Provide community Counseling

1.1 Introduction to community counseling

1.1.1 Definition of terms:

Ø  Community

Ø  Norms

Ø  Culture

1.1.2 Roles of counselors in the community

1.1.3 Factors influencing community counseling

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

1.1.4 Importance of community counseling

1.1.5 Community counseling Theory

Ø  Labeling theory 

1.2 Community Counseling venue preparation

1.2.1 Factors to consider when preparing community counseling venue

1.3  Identification of community counseling contract form

1.4  Community counseling tools

1.4.1 Types of community counselling assessment

tools

Ø  Diagnostic

Statistical Manual

(DSM 5- TR)

Ø  International Classification of

Diseases (ICD)

Ø  Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder

(PTSD) tests

1.4.1 Uses of community counseling assessment tools

1.5     Identification of treatment plan

1.6     Community underling issues

1. Carry out community

Counseling

2.1 Establishment of rapport 

2.1.1 Ccharacteristics of a good therapeutic relationship

2.2 Completion of Contract and

Intake forms

2.2.1 Importance of completing contract and intake forms

• • • • •

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

2.3 Administration of Assessment tools

2.4 Determination Assessment outcome

2.4.1 Analysis of assessment outcome

2.4.2 Importance of analyzing assessment outcome

2.5 Completion of treatment plan

2.6 Conducting community counseling session 2.6.1 Types of services 

Ø  Debriefing

Ø  Support services

Ø  Mental health awareness

Ø  Rehabilitation services

Ø  Crisis Preventive and outreach

2.7 Ongoing reassessment

Ø  Importance of client exploration

2.8Importance of maintaining client-counselor relationship

2.1 Facilitating client referral

2. Evaluate community

Counseling

3.1 Evaluation of community counseling

3.1.1 Types of evaluation tools 

ü Questionnaires ü Observation ü Portfolios ü Rating scales ü checklist

3.1.2 Types of evaluation

• • • • •

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews Role plays

ü Outcome ü Impact ü Psychological ü Summative ü Formative

3.1.3 Client evaluation

3.2 Preparation of Evaluation report

3.3 Documentation of community records

Ø Importance of

Documentation

4. Terminate community Counseling

4.1 Reviewing of community counseling goals

4.2 Termination process 4.2.1 Types of termination

ü  Client initiated 

ü  Counsellor

initiated

4.3 Providing continuum of care

Ø  Psycho education

Ø  Referral for medical services 

Ø  Referral for legal services

Ø  Outreach services

• • • • •

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews Role plays

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to perform administrative duties in counselling services 

85

2.    

Perform administrative duties in counselling services  

100

3.

Evaluate performance of administrative duties 

95

Total

280

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

• Prepare to perform administrative duties in              counseling services 

•      Development of work plans and budgets

•      Requisition of materials and supplies

•      Mobilization of resources

•      Application of ethical and legal standards

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

• Case studies

•

Perform administrative duties in counseling services            

•

• •

•

Overview of:

•        Day to day operations

•        Implementation of policies 

•        Human resource management

•        Financial literacy and management

•        Marketing, sales and advocacy

•        Networking

•        Management of supplies and stock

•        Occupational safety and health adherence

Counsellor supervision enforcement  Counselling services regulations

implementation

Preparation and sharing of management reports

•     Observation

•     Oral questioning

•     Written tests

•     Audio-visual reviews

•     Role plays

•     Case studies

•

Evaluate performance of administrative duties

•

• • • • •

•

Use of evaluation tools

•      Continuous monitoring and evaluation 

•      Record keeping

Types of evaluation

Self-evaluation

Staff evaluation 

Clients evaluation

Visitors evaluation

Senior management evaluation

•       Observation

•       Oral questioning

•       Written tests

•       Audio-visual reviews

•       Role plays

•       Case studies

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Apply self-management skills 

10

2.    

Promote ethical practices and values 

5

3.

Promote Teamwork

5

4.

Maintain professional and personal development

10

5.

Apply Problem-solving skills 

5

6.

Promote Customer care.

15

Total

50

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

1. Apply selfmanagement skills 

●      Self-awareness

●      Formulating personal vision, mission, and goals 

●      Healthy lifestyle practices

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●      Strategies for overcoming work challenges

●      Emotional intelligence  Coping with Work Stress.

Assertiveness versus aggressiveness and passiveness 

●      Developing and maintaining high self-esteem 

●      Developing and maintaining positive self-image 

●      Time management

●      Setting performance targets

●      Monitoring and evaluating performance targets

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical 

2. Promote ethical work practices and values

●      Integrity

●      Core Values, ethics and beliefs

●      Patriotism

●      Professionalism

●      Organizational codes of conduct

●      Industry policies and procedures

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical

3. Promote Teamwork

Types of teams

Team building

Individual responsibilities in a team

Determination of team roles and objectives 

Team parameters and relationships 

Benefits of teamwork

Qualities of a team player

Leading a team

Team performance and evaluation

Conflicts and conflict resolution

Gender and diversity mainstreaming

Developing Healthy workplace relationships

Adaptability and flexibility

Coaching and mentoring skills

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical

4. Maintain professional and personal development

●      Personal vs professional development and growth

●      Avenues for professional growth

●      Recognizing career advancement

●      Training and career opportunities

●      Assessing training needs

●      Mobilizing training resources 

●      Licenses and certifications for professional growth and development

●      Pursuing personal and organizational goals

●      Managing work priorities and commitments

●      Dynamism and on-the-job learning

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical

5. Apply Problem-

solving skills 

●      Causes of problems

●      Methods of solving problems

●      Problem-solving process

●      Decision making 

●      Creative thinking and critical thinking process in

development of innovative and practical solutions

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical

6. Promote Customer Care

●      Identifying customer needs

●      Qualities of good customer service

●      Customer feedback methods

●      Resolving customer concerns

●      Customer outreach programs

●      Customer retention

●    Observation 

●    Written assessment

●    Oral assessment

●    Third party reports 

●    Portfolio of evidence

●    Project 

●    Practical

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to conduct client assessment

                       40

2.    

Carry out client assessment

60

3.

Formulate psychological diagnosis

20

4.

Evaluate client assessment

10

5.

Prepare assessment report

10

6.

Refer and follow up on client progress

10

Total

150

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1.Prepare to conduct client assessment

1.1 Introduction to psychological testing and assessment

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

1.1.1    Technical issues in psychological testing and assessment

1.1.2 Forms and methods of psychological testing and assessment

1.1.3 Psychological testing and assessment process

1.1.4 Importance of assessment

1.2 Selection Counselling venue selection  

Ø    Factors to consider in counselling venue selection

1.3     Setting up Counselling venue 

1.4     Identification of contract form

1.4.1 Components of Assessment contract

Ø    Consent form

Ø    Client bio data

Ø    Terms of engagement

Ø    Payment mode 

Ø    Number of sessions

1.5 Acquisition of assessment tools 1.5.1 Types and uses of  client assessment tools

Ø    Psychometric tests

Ø    Personality tests

•

•

•

•

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

Ø  Diagnostic Statistical

Manual (DSM5-TR)

Ø  Self-esteem assessment

tools

Ø  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) assessment tools

Ø  Anxiety inventories

Ø  Suicidal tests

Ø  Depression tools

1.5.2 Factors to consider in choice of assessment tools

2.Carry out client assessment

2.1 Rapport building

2.2 Completion of assessment contract for

2.3 Structuring counselling sessions

2.4 Administration of assessment tools

2.5 Interpretation of assessment scores

Ø Analysis of assessment outcome

Ø Importance of analyzing assessment outcome

2.6 Preparation of Assessment reports

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

3.Formulate counselling diagnosis

2.1 Counselling issues in diagnosis 

2.2 diagnosis Process

2.3 treatment plan

2.4 Assessment report

3.     Practical

Assessment

4.     Third party report

5.     Portfolio of evidence

6.     Written assessment

7.     Audio-visual reviews

8.     Role plays

9.     Case studies

4.Evaluate client assessment

1.1 Interpretation of assessment reports

1.2 Counselling recommendations

1.3 Facilitation of counseling referrals

1.4 Maintaining of client assessment records

Ø  Evaluation report

Ø  Importance of

Documentation

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

5.Terminate client assessment..

5.1. Introduction to Client Assessment

Reports

Purpose and importance of assessment reports

Role in case management and intervention planning

5.2 Components of an Assessment

Report

Client identifying information

Reason for referral / presenting issue

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

Background and history (social, medical, psychological, educational, etc.)

Observations and behavioural presentation

Assessment tools used 

Analysis and interpretation of findings

Summary and clinical impressions

Recommendations / next steps

5. 3: Information Gathering Techniques

Effective interviewing skills

Building rapport and trust with clients

Using standardized assessment tools

Working with clients from diverse backgrounds

Collaboration with family members and other professionals

5. 4: Writing the Report

Structuring the report logically

Using objective and professional language

Writing clearly and concisely

Balancing description and analysis

Avoiding bias and judgment

Sample formats and templates

Editing and proofreading

Peer review and supervision feedback

Confidentiality and secure storage

5. 5: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Informed consent and client rights

Documentation standards

Handling sensitive or high-risk information

Legal implications of assessment reports

6. Refer and follow up on client progress

•        client referral form

•        Client referral process

•        Conditions for referral

•        Follow up process

•        Continuum Care

•        Termination process

•        Assessment report preparation and dissemination

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to Provide Career Guidance and Counselling

40

2.    

Carry out Career Guidance and Counselling 

40

3.

Evaluate Career Guidance and Counselling

20

4.

Terminate Career Guidance and Counselling

20

Total

120

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

54

1.Prepare to Provide

Career Guidance and

Counselling

1.1 Introduction to guidance and counselling

1.1.1 Definition of terms:

Ø  Career

Ø  Vocation

Ø  Guidance

1.1.2 Goals of career guidance and counselling

1.1.3 Factors to consider when choosing your career

1.1.4 Career development

Theories 

Ø  Bandura social cognitive theory

1.1.5 Importance of career guidance and counselling

1.2 Guidance and  Counselling venue preparation

Ø  Factors to consider when preparing guidance and  counselling venue

1.3  Guidance and counselling contract form

1.4  Guidance and counselling tools

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

1.1.1 Types of guidance and counselling assessment tools

Ø  Psychometric tools

Ø  Myers and Briggs

Temperament

Indicator (MBTI)

Ø  Realistic Investigative

Artistic Social

Enterprising

Conventional

(RIASEC) Model 

1.1.2 Uses of guidance and counselling assessment tools

2. Carry out Career

Guidance and

Counselling

2.1 Establishment of rapport

Ø  characteristics of a good therapeutic relationship

2.2 Completion of Contract and

Intake forms

Ø  Importance of completing contract and intake forms

2.3 Administration of Assessment tools

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

2.4 Determination of Assessment outcome

2.4.1 Analysis of assessment outcome

2.4.2 Importance of analyzing assessment outcome

2.5 Conducting guidance and counselling session

2.6 Ongoing client reassessment

Ø Importance of client exploration

2.7 Facilitate client referral

3. Evaluate Career

Guidance and

Counselling

3.1 Evaluation guidance and counselling outcome

3.1.1 Types of evaluation tools 

ü Questionnaires ü Observation ü Portfolios ü Rating scales ü checklist

3.1.2 Types of evaluation

ü Outcome ü Impact ü Psychological ü Summative ü Formative

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

3.1.3 Client evaluation

3.2 Preparation of Evaluation report

3.3 Documentation of guidance and counselling records

3.3.1 Importance of Documentation

4. Terminate Career

Guidance and

Counselling

1.1 Reviewing of guidance and counselling goals

1.2 Termination process 4.2.1 Types of termination

ü Client initiated  ü Counsellor

initiated

4.3 Providing continuum of care

Ø  Psycho education

Ø  Referral for medical services 

Ø  Referral for legal services

Ø  Outreach services

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare for workplace counselling

20

2.    

Conduct assessment for work place counselling

20

3.

Carry out workplace counselling

30

4.

Conduct employee assistance program

20

5.

Evaluate workplace counselling

10

6.

Terminate workplace counselling

10

Total

110

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. Prepare for workplace

counselling 

9.1 Counselling venue preparation

9.2 counselling contract 9.3 assessment

9.4 Counselling process

9.5 Types and use of workplace counselling tools

q q q q q

Practical Assessment

Third party report

Portfolio of evidence

Written assessment Audio-visual reviews

q

 Role plays

q

 Case studies

2.Conduct assessment for workplace counselling

2.1 Client Biodata form

2.2 Psychological Assessment

2.3 Types of assessment tools

q q q

Practical Assessment

Third party report

Portfolio of evidence

q

Written assessment

q

Audio-visual reviews

q

 Role plays

q

 Case studies

3.Provide workplace counselling 

1.1 organizational psychology

1.2 treatment plan

1.3 Counselling theories

1.4 Human development theories

1.5 Contextual issues 

1.6 Relationship building

1.7 Process of counselling

1.8 continuum of care

1.9 client referral

q    q q q q

q    q

Practical Assessment

Third party report

Portfolio of evidence

Written assessment Audio-visual reviews  Role plays

 Case studies

4. Conduct Employee

Assistance Programs

4.1 Employee Assistance Program

(EAP)

Ø  Induction 

Ø  Team building

Ø  Career development

Ø  Psycho-education 

q q q q q

Practical Assessment

Third party report

Portfolio of evidence

Written assessment Audio-visual reviews

Ø  Mentorship

Ø  Coaching

Ø  Stress and burnout management

Ø  Psychological debriefing

Ø  Life skills

Ø  Conjoint counselling  

q q

 Role plays

 Case studies

5.Evaluate workplace counselling service

1.1 Use of evaluation tools

1.2 Types of evaluation Ø          Client evaluation

                 Ø     Counsellor evaluation 

1.3 ethical and legal issues in counselling

q

q q

q

Practical

Assessment

Third party report Portfolio of evidence

Written assessment

q

Audio-visual reviews

q

 Role plays

q

 Case studies

6.Terminate workplace counselling service

2.     Termination process

2.1 Assessment report preparation and dissemination

q

q q

Practical

Assessment

Third party report Portfolio of evidence

q

Written assessment

q

Audio-visual reviews

q

 Role plays

q

Case studies

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to Provide Special Needs and Disability Counselling

40

2.    

Carry out Special Needs and Disability Counselling

40

3.

Evaluate Special Needs and Disability Counselling

20

4.

Terminate Special Needs and Disability Counselling

20

Total

120

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1.Prepare to provide Special Needs and

Disability Counselling

1.1 Introduction to special need and disability counseling

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

1.1.1 Meaning of special need and disability

1.1.2 Categories of special needs

Ø  Refugees and displaced persons

Ø  Orphans

Ø  Abled differently

Ø  Terminally ill persons

Ø  Marginalized people

1.2  Identification of special needs and disability Counselling venue/room

1.3  Setting up of special needs and disability counselling venue/room

1.4  Rapport building with the parent/guardian

1.5  Conducting Parental intake interview

1.6  Identification of Parental Informed Consent Form

1.7  Identification of special needs and disability assessment tools

•

•

•

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

1.7.1 Types and use of special needs and disability counselling tools

Ø  Diagnostic

Statistical Manual

(DSM-5-TR)

Ø  Personality tests

Ø  Post-Traumatic

Stress Disorder

(PTSD) tests

Ø  Intelligence Tests

Ø  Kaufman

Assessment

Battery for

Children (K-

ABC)

Ø  Differential

Ability scales

(DAS)

Ø  Woodcock-

Johnson II (WTII)

Ø  Performance,

Portfolio and

Authentic

Assessment

Ø  Peer appraisal techniques

Ø  Measuring study,

habits, interests and attitudes

Ø  Adult Disability

Assessment tools

Ø  Rapid Assessment of

Disability (RAD)

1.7.2 Factors to consider in choice of assessment tools

2. Carry out Special Needs and Disability Counseling

2.1 Maintaining rapport with client 

2.2 Completing contract form

2.3 Administration of assessment tools

Ø  Important

characteristics of a good therapeutic relationship

2.4  Determination of assessment outcome

2.5  Completion of treatment plan

2.6  Counselling session

2.6.1 Counselling services in special need and disability

Ø  Debriefing

Ø  Self-awareness

2.7 Parent feedback session

2.7.1 Meaning and importance of parent feedback session

2.8 Ongoing client reassessment

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

•        Audio-visual reviews

•        Role plays

Ø Importance of client exploration

2.9 Significance of maintaining client-counselor relationship

2.10 Facilitating referrals Ø Reasons for referral

3. Evaluate Special Needs and Disability Counseling

3.1 Determination of special needs and disability counselling

3.2 Parent consultation session

Ø Reasons for conducting parent consultation session 3.3Review of counselling session outcome

3.1 Preparation of client progress report

3.2 Documentation of evaluation report

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

4. Terminate Special Needs and Disability Counseling

4.1 Review of special needs and disability counselling goals

4.2 Termination process 4.2.1 Types of termination

ü Client initiated  ü Counsellor

initiated

4.3 Providing continuum of care

Ø  Psycho education

Ø  Referral for medical services 

Ø  Referral for legal services

Ø  Outreach services

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to offer marriage and family counselling

30

2.    

Conduct assessment for marriage and family counselling

30

3.

Carry out marriage and family counselling

50

4.

Evaluate marriage and family counselling

20

5.

Terminate marriage and family counselling

10

Total

140

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

72

1.

Prepare to offer marriage and family counselling

1.1 Iintroduction to marriage and family counselling 

1.1.1 Definition of terms:

Ø    Marriage Ø Family 

1.1.2 Types of:

Ø    Marriages 

Ø    Families

1.1.3 Goals of marriage and family counselling 1.1.4 Importance of marriage and family counselling

1.1.5    Theories of marriage and family counselling

Ø    Structuralfunctional theory Ø Bowen theory

1.2     Identification of counselling room/venue 

1.3     Setting up Counselling venue/room

1.4     Identification of Marriage and family counselling contract form 

1.4.1 Significance of client contract

•

•

•

•

•

•

Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

1.5 Identification of marriage and family assessment tools 2.6.1     Types of marriage and family counselling tools

Ø  Diagnostic Statistical

Manual (DSM 5-TR)

Ø  Anxiety inventories

Ø  Suicidal tests

Ø  Panic tests

Ø  Behavior Checklists

Ø  Patient Health

Questionnaire (PHQ)

Ø  Genogram

2.6.2     Factors to consider in choice of assessment tools

2.6.3     Uses of marriage and family counselling tools

2.7 Identification of treatment plan

Ø  Factors to consider when choosing a treatment plan

Ø  Component of a treatment plan

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Carry out marriage and family counselling

3.1 Rapport building in marriage and family counselling 3.1.1     Important

characteristics of a good therapeutic relationship

3.2 Administration of marriage and family assessment tools

3.3 Determination of marriage and family assessment outcome

ØAnalysis of assessment outcome Ø Importance of analyzing assessment outcome

3.4  Completion of treatment plan

3.5  Conducting of marriage and counselling sessions

3.5.1 Types of marriage and family counselling

ØPremarital

Couple/marriage

Parental

ØFamily Providing psycho- education

3.6  Carrying out marriage ongoing reassessment

3.7  Maintaining Client-counsellor relationship

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

3.8 Facilitating client referral

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Evaluate marriage and family counselling

3.1 Evaluation Marriage and family counseling session outcome

3.1.1 Use of evaluation tools

3.1.2 Types of evaluation

ü Outcome ü Impact ü Psychological ü Summative ü formative

3.1.3 Client evaluation

3.2. Preparation of marriage and family counselling evaluation report

Ø  Preparation and sharing

3.3 Documentation of marriage and family counselling records

Ø  Importance of records keeping in marriage and family counselling

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

4 Terminate marriage and family counselling

4.1 Reviewing of marriage and family counselling outcome goals

4.2 Termination process 4.2.1 Types of termination

ü Client initiated  ü Counsellor

initiated

4.3 Providing continuum of care Ø Psycho education

Ø  Referral for medical services 

Ø  Referral for legal services

Ø  4.4 Outreach services

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

S/No

Learning Outcomes

Duration (Hours)

1.    

Prepare to provide adolescent counselling

30

2.    

Carry out adolescent counselling

70

3.

Evaluate adolescent counselling

20

4.

Terminate adolescent counselling

20

Total

140

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment

Methods

1. 1. Prepare to provide child and adolescent counselling

1.1 Introduction to child and adolescent counselling 

1.1.1 Meaning of terms;

              Ø        Child 

•        Observation

•        Oral questioning

•        Written tests

•        Case studies

Ø    Adolescent 

1.1.2 Importance of child and adolescent counselling 1.1.3 Child growth and development theories

Ø    Psychodynamic.

Ø    Cognitive

Ø    Behavioral

Ø    Humanistic

1.2  Identification of child and adolescent Counselling venue/room

1.3  Setting up of child and adolescent Counselling venue/room

1.4  Rapport building with the parent/guardian

1.5  Conducting Parental intake interview

1.6  Identification of Parental informed consent form

1.7  Child and adolescent assessment tools

1.7.1 Types and use of child and adolescent counselling tools

Ø    Diagnostic

Statistical Manual

(DSM)

Ø    Relationship tools

Ø    Parenting/parental

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Audio-visual reviews Role plays

tools: parent stress scale, parental bonding scales, parenting questionnaire

Ø  Strength and

difficulty questionnaire

Ø  Suicide scale

Ø  Child Health

Questionnaire

Ø  Impact of event scale

Ø  Child PTSD Scale for

DSM

Ø  Child depression

Inventory

1.7.2 Factors to consider in choice of assessment tools

2. carry out child and adolescent counselling

2.2 Conduct Initial meeting/contact with the child or adolescent

2.3 Rapport with child or adolescent

2.4 Administration of assessment tools

Ø Important characteristics of a good therapeutic relationship

2.4 Conducting Parent feedback session

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies Audio-visual reviews Role plays

              2.4.1      Meaning and

importance of parent feedback session

2.5 Preparation for child and adolescent referrals

Ø  Reasons for referrals

2.6 Development of child and adolescent treatment plan

Ø  Factors to consider when choosing a treatment plan

2.7 Structuring child and adolescent counselling session

2.7.1 Counselling services in child and adolescent counselling:

Ø  Psycho education

Ø  Life skills training

Ø  Vocational/career guidance

Ø  Coaching and mentorship

Ø  Loss, grief and trauma counselling 2.8 Maintain client-counsellor relationship

3.Evaluate child and adolescent counselling

3.1 Carrying out ongoing child and adolescent reassessment

3.2 Conduct Parent consultation session

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

3.3 Review of child and adolescent Counseling session outcome

4.1.1 Analysis of assessment outcome

4.1.2 Importance of analyzing assessment outcome

4.1.3 Types of evaluation tools 

Ø  Questionnaires

Ø  Observation

Ø  Portfolios

Ø  Rating scales

Ø  checklist

4.1.4 Types of evaluation

ü Outcome ü Impact ü Psychological ü Summative ü formative

4.1.5 Client evaluation

4.2 Conduct parent/teacher conference

4.3 Preparation of client progress report

4.4 Documentation of report

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Role plays

4.Termination of child and adolescent counselling service

4.1 Review of marriage and family counselling outcome goals

4.2 Termination process 4.2.1 Types of termination

ü Client initiated  ü Counsellor initiated

1.1 Providing continuum of care

Ø  Psycho education

Ø  Referral for medical services 

Ø  Referral for legal services

Ø  Outreach services

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Observation

Oral questioning

Written tests

Case studies

Audio-visual reviews

Role plays