Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Introduction

The Certificate in Counselling Skills has been developed for people who want to incorporate counselling skills into their personal or professional communication.

What Will I Learn

The course is very practical and a lot of learning comes from practice in trios and group discussion. The students will also be introduced to some of the theoretical principles of counselling. Completion of this course does not qualify students as counselling practitioners but this is a starting point for the professional training route. Students will also be introduced to evidence-based assessment and how to build a portfolio.

Example Modules

• Using Counselling Skills
• Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories
• Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills
• Personal Development

How Will I Be Assessed?

Internal assessment is based on the completion of an evidence based portfolio made up of weekly reviews, tutor observed practice and peer feedback. External assessment is based on completing a paper on the role of observer

Entry Requirements

This course is recommended for those aged 18 and over. Although you do not need any previous educational qualifications or professional training you will need to be fairly confident in your ability to work with others in pairs and role play in small grou

Additional Information

Student on courses commencing during the academic year will be required to attend some Saturday workshops. Dates will be confirmed at enrolment. The 30 week course will in the daytime on a Tuesday or Thursday or on Thursday evenings. The Short Skills c

Progression

Following successful application, this course allows progression onto the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.

Career Opportunities

This course provides a base for personal and professional communication in counselling.

Qualification type: Level 2 Mode of study: Part-Time Courses Start date: September | January Duration (weeks): 30 | 20 Hours per week: 3 Days of the week: Tuesday and Thursday Course code: CCTCOUNS2