The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is internally assessed. There are no examinations, but there will be an assessment of practical skills through role play scenarios.
This course is due to start in September and will run for 10 weeks on Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm, subject to change.
You must be aged 19 or over. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, you may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 1 qualification. The ability to complete written assignments using an acceptable level of English language is required.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. There may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor.
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:
• Unit 01 Using counselling skills
• Unit 02 Introduction to counselling skills theories
• Unit 03 Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
• Unit 04 Counselling skills and personal development
Note to applicants: In this course you will be expected to talk about yourself in a classroom environment. As this is an introduction to the Counselling training you need to be aware that you will be expected to do a lot of self-reflection and this could result in highlighting things that have happened and impacted on your life. You need to think carefully before embarking on this course to ensure that it is the right course for you at this time in your life, as it will not be a place for you to have group therapy – it will be an academic/teaching course that will help you learn and develop counselling skills. Students will need to be prepared to seek outside help/college counsellor if it becomes apparent (or if the tutor advises) that they need to ensure their own emotional safety.
The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is internally assessed. There are no examinations, but there will be an assessment of practical skills through role play scenarios.
You will be given a booklet. Books are available in the Learning Resource Centre.
All you need to bring is a pen and notepaper.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
This course is likely to lead on to the level 3 certificate in Counselling.
This qualification does not qualify you to practice as a counsellor; however, it can support progression within employment for the following job roles due to the transferable nature of counselling skills:
This course costs £400. This course may be FREE to study depending on your circumstances – please see the drop-down option below for more details.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
Part-time courses are only available for learners who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £21,255 a year, or if you receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. If you are unemployed, actively seeking employment and receive Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Income Support or WFTC then you may also receive funding for this course. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility which will be checked at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.