Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2

This course will help you to explore the application of counselling skills in a range of different settings. Underpinning your learning will be the Person Centred Approach to counselling which offers you a challenging and exciting opportunity to engage in counselling and explore self development. All applicants need to have completed the Level 1 Interpersonal Skills Award.

Ideal for those wanting to use counselling skills in their workplace and/or those wanting to continue practitioner training.

Site

Lewes

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

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Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends Days From To Standard Fee Overseas Fee
60212-01 20/09/22 28/02/23 Tuesday 17:30 21:00 £435 £884
60212-02 12/01/23 22/06/23 Thursday 09:30 13:00 £435 £884

What will I study?

The course explores and examines from a theoretical and practical perspective the application of counselling skills in a range of different settings. Underpinning all learning is the Person Centred Approach of Carl Rogers which offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to work experientially and enable a deeper exploration of the development of self. The course includes 20 hours of home study.

Please note, entry is only open to those over the age of 19 at the course start date.

How will I be assessed?

Formative assessment is ongoing from tutor and peers. Final assessment is on a portfolio of work including skills feedback sheets, self-assessment, learning journal and a case study. This course is NCFE CACHE accredited.

What qualification will I achieve?

Once you have completed this course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

What can I do after completing this course?

Use counselling skills in the work place. Apply for a place on the Counselling Level 3 or the Foundation Degree in Person-Centred Counselling.

Are there any extra costs?

You'll need an A4 ring binder for your notes.

Additional Info

We recommend at least 20 hours of home study. This course also includes three Saturday workshops. Entry is only open to those over the age of 19 at the course start date.

You should complete the Interpersonal Skills Level 1 course before joining this course, but relevant prior learning will be considered by the coure tutor if:

  • You are able to demonstrate you have undertaken similar training such as Samaritans training, Relate Engagement as a volunteer in a counselling agency.
  • You have completed a programme of further/adult/higher education in a related subject.
  • You have worked in an industry whereby the purpose and function was related to interpersonal skills.