Counselling Skills Level 3 Part-time (Sept 2023 start)

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will commence September 2023 and will run for one academic year. You will attend either one day class on Wednesdays 9.30am until 4.30pm or two evening classes on Mondays 5:30pm until 8:30pm in college then an online class on Wednesday Evenings 5.30pm until 8.30pm.

Entry requirements

Candidates will need to be aged 19 or above.
Possession of a Level 2 qualification in Counselling Skills/Helping Skills (proof of this will be expected at enrolment).
GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or the equivalent).

You will achieve

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Course overview

This qualification is ideal for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills. Learners will gain an understanding of a range of counselling skills and have the opportunity to examine some of the various schools of thought/theoretical models associated with them. The course is suitable for professionals employed in education, welfare or social services wishing to develop a counselling role. It may also be appropriate for those working in a voluntary capacity with self-help groups or other agencies.

A commitment to equal opportunities is an essential component of this course.

This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

Course content

To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units:

Unit 01 Developing counselling skills
Unit 02 Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
Unit 03 Working ethically with counselling skills
Unit 04 Counselling skills and diversity
Unit 05 Counselling skills and personal development

Continuous assessment through assignments/reflective journals and a portfolio of evidence.
Candidates must submit a completed portfolio of evidence by the end of the course for final assessment. External verifier may request photocopying part of your portfolio but your confidentiality will be maintained at all times.
Minimum 90% attendance, which will be monitored throughout the course.

Equipment required will be discussed with the tutor.

Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to Level 4 counselling qualifications.

Extra information

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.

If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

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