During this course, you will use key concepts to explore a range of interpersonal and counselling skills. You will develop your listening and communication, knowledge of self-development, and an understanding of how prejudices and value judgments impact our everyday lives. You have to be 19 or over at the start of the academic year. This course is a pre-requisite of the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Site
Newhaven
Level
Level 1
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | From | To | Standard Fee | Overseas Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| enquire | 60211-02 | 30/04/26 | 25/06/26 | Thursday | 10:00 | 14:30 | £180 | £330 |
This short course is delivered as an introduction to counselling skills and is appealing to a breadth of learners. Learners may attend and achieve this qualification as a standalone course or as prior learning to apply for the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Learners are introduced to listening and communication skills, the importance of self-development and an understanding of how prejudices and value judgements impact our everyday life.
This experientially taught course will introduce learners to key concepts in counselling and provide opportunities for practising listening skills. On completion, participants will have gained transferable skills which can enhance their communication skills and increase opportunities for further training, volunteering, and employment.
The course offers continual assessment from tutor and peers. Your final assessment is via a portfolio consisting of skills feedback, self-assessment and a learning journal.
Once you have completed this course you will achieve an NCFE Level 1 Award in Interpersonal Skills.
Once you have finished this course, you could move onto counsellor training or progress to our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Alternatively, you will gain valuable transferable skills in the workplace.
This course is accredited by NCFE.