Counselling

Level 2 CPCAB Certificate In Counselling Skills

Introduction

This certificate allows you to take what you have learnt through the Introduction to Counselling Skills Course and further develop your knowledge and skills in listening, reflection and self-awareness through practical activities and humanistic theoretical input from your tutor.

This qualification is for:

• Those who are embarking on the first level of training as a professional counsellor
• Those who want to learn counselling skills to help others in a variety of contexts and roles
• Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0511

• Entry Criteria

  Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills or an equivalent qualification. We recommend that students are aged 21 years or over and have a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE A*-C/9-4) and the IT skills needed to type up assignments.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  This 90 GLH (17 credit) classroom-based counselling skills qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, practical skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely as part of the first stage in professional counselling training. It also gives learners the ability to use counselling skills in a variety of different contexts.

  The qualification consists of 1 mandatory unit with 7 learning outcomes. It is underpinned by the CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) model of practitioner development which takes account of the latest research findings on what makes counselling and related helping activities effective.

  The 7 learning outcomes are:

  • Using counselling skills ethically and safely
  • Establishing and sustaining the boundaries of the helping role
  • Working empathically as a helper
  • Focusing on the helpee’s needs and concerns
  • Using self-awareness in helping work
  • Using a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
  • Using feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills

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  This qualification is mapped to the Counselling and Mental Health National Occupational Standards. Assessment is by tutor assessment of learner portfolios (internal assessment) externally verified by CPCAB and by separate external examination by CPCAB (external assessment). Learners must be Proficient in both internal and external assessment and meet all the other qualification requirements to be awarded this certificate.

• What can I do next?

  Progression to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies is subject to successful completion of the course and a subsequent interview, you can find out more about this course by speaking to our course enquiry team on 01923 812345. For more information on the career opportunities available to you on completion of this course visit the National Careers Service

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £362.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
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