PSYCHOLOGY- GENERAL DEVELOPMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL

NQF: 6

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SAQA ID: 21135

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CREDITS: 240

Career Fields

Counselling services
Development Psychology
Industrial Psychology

COURSE OVERVIEW

Psychology focuses on the mind and the behavior of humans.
This course focuses on the general principles of psychology and children’s physical,
emotional and intellectual development and human behavior in the workplace.
it is the study of human behavior and experience and the ways in
which individuals relate to each other and their environment.

Admission Requirements

A National Senior Certificate or equivalent

Certification and Examination Authority

The Diploma in Psychology -General Developmental and Industrial qualification is accredited
by the Quality Council of Trade and Occupations (QCTO).
Certificates are issued by Vaal Skills Training Institute (PTY).
Vaal Skills Training Institute (PTY) is accredited by Umalusi Council of Quality Assurance in General and
Further Education and Training and by the Quality Council of Trade and Occupations (QCTO).
Programmes are fully accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Duration

Two (2) years full-time

Study Materials

A prescribed textbook list is available from the Academic Department at the campus
Electronic copies of the study guide for this course is available on the student portal

Additional Costs

Students must make provision for additional items such as textbooks, stationery,
supplementary examinations, research costs and printing of study guides.

Extra Classes

We offer free Saturday classes, run by qualified lecturers.

Pricing

Enquire at any of our campuses for a current programme pricelist.

TITLE	CURRICULUM / COURSE OUTCOMES
1st Year 1st Semester Subjects	Psychology at work, Communication skills, Computer Practice, Basic Psychology, Developmental Psychology
1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects	Employee and Organizational Wellness, Intro to Basic Health Care and Counselling, Personality Theories, Employment Relations
2nd Year 1st Semester Subjects	Personality in work context, Personnel and Career Psychology, Individual Differences and Work Performances, Adulthood and Maturity
2nd Year 2nd Semester Subjects	Psychology in Socienty, Mental Health Encounters, Counselling Skills, Workforce Diversity

Assessments

Formative and summative assessments are an integral part of the programme and are used to ensure that the learner understands the course and is able to successfully complete the qualification.

Student Support Services:

Job readiness skills

CV writing, interview training and workshops

Campus Counsellor

Work-integrated learning, internships and post-graduate employment

Assessments

On successful completion, you will receive an N1, N2 and FLC Communication certificate and can then progress to the N3-N4 qualification.