This unit standard specifies the competency required to engage in counselling with
people on HIV and AIDS. It includes developing and updating personal knowledge
about HIV related counselling models, policy and legislation in Namibia; establishing
the counselling relationship with client; assisting the client to identify purpose for
counselling; ensuring client has relevant knowledge about HIV and AIDS; assisting
client to work towards achieving identified purpose for counselling; assisting client to
implement counselling plan; and effecting closure of the counselling relationship with
the client.
This unit standard is intended for those who work in counselling services.