CPCAB Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills

General information

This is a taster course, the aim of this qualification is to learn to use initial counselling and relating skills in ‘helping work’ leading to additional courses to learn skills that you can help ‘others’ in either a voluntary or an employed situation.

ICSK-L2 is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The qualification number for ICSK-L2 is 500/7762/.

Course content

This course provides an introduction to counselling training as well as counselling skills to enhance relationships and involves group discussions, listening skills practice, communication skills and self awareness exercises.

10 Weeks – 30 GLH

• Understanding of the basics of counselling, professional context and relationships; introduction to the skills used by a counsellor and introduction to personal development. You will be assessed through weekly reflective journals and skills assessments there is no external assessment.
• A one to one or brief telephone interview is required.

Teaching and assessment

Main Assessed Assignments:

• Initial Self Assessment
• Skills Triad Sheets (self, peer & tutor feedback)
• Learning Review
• Peer Feedback
• Final Self Assessment

Entry requirements

Experience with working with others including children, any previous counselling experience or psychology qualifications obtained. If you do not have any of this then the 'Steps to Counselling' is recommended as a beginning level.

Progression

CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2.

Dates and times

2012/13 courses run three times over the year, or Tuesdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Courses begin 18 September 2012, 8 January 2013, and 16 April 2013.