QCTO Skills Programme
Assistant Life Coach
SP-211001 · NQF Level 5 · 30 Credits
Duration
Contact sessions + Portfolio of Evidence (confirm schedule against curriculum)
Accrediting body
ETDP SETA / QCTO
Course Introduction
Full title: Assistant Life Coach — Communication, Integrity and Confidence Coaching. Lays the groundwork for coaching practice — helping learners guide someone else through building confidence, communicating clearly, and setting goals that stick.
Who Should Attend
Aspiring coaches, HR and wellness staff, and community/youth workers who want a foundation in coaching practice.
Entry Requirements
NQF Level 4 with Communication recommended.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply core coaching communication techniques
- Support a coachee's goal-setting and confidence-building process
- Work within the ethical boundaries of an assistant coaching role
Our Training Methodology
Delivered in-person, onsite at the client's premises, or online/virtual — Knowledge, Practical and (where applicable) Work Experience modules, culminating in a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA).
Course / Module Content
- Knowledge Module — coaching principles and communication
- Practical Skill Module — conducting a coaching conversation
- Work Experience Module — supervised coaching practice
Assessments & Certification
Learners are assessed internally against each module, then complete a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA) set/moderated externally. On success, the QCTO issues the official certificate/Statement of Results.
Career Opportunities
- Assistant Life Coach
- Wellness / HR support coach
- Foundation for further coaching specialisation