Counselling Skills Level 3 (September 2024 Start)

ABC Certificate

If you're interested or involved with helping others, this course is for you. It aims to develop a range of counselling skills, which will be effective in many roles and helping professions.

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Level 3

Attendance - Part-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September
Where -
2 Locations
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Huddersfield Centre

Course Overview

Please note that applications will open for this course on Saturday 6th April 2024.

This course is accredited by the awarding body ABC and will give you the opportunity to develop a range counselling skills. You will develop an understanding of the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the BACP ethical framework. You will also learn the theory behind the person-centred approach and develop self-awareness.
You will study one major therapeutic model of counselling in depth to empower you to reflect constructively on its value and use when working with people. You will also reflect on two other therapeutic models of counselling to raise awareness of other models.
You will deepen your understanding of the significant differences between a person who uses counselling skills in another occupation and a fully trained and qualified counsellor. You will explore key legal and ethical issues based on an ethical framework for counselling and psychotherapy in a multi-cultural and diverse society. The need for and the importance of casework supervision will also be highlighted.
Through practice, you will explore a range of skills used within the counselling profession. Additionally you will understand that sessions in which counselling skills are used are professionally managed activities with a start, middle and end. Cultural differences are recognised, acknowledged and worked with. You will reflect on how the study of counselling theory, the use of counselling skills and feedback received can inform personal development and growth, in particular your understanding of self.
Please note that applications will open for this course on Saturday 6th April 2024.

This course is accredited by the awarding body ABC and will give you the opportunity to develop a range counselling skills. You will develop an understanding of the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the BACP ethical framework. You will also learn the theory behind the person-centred approach and develop self-awareness.
You will deepen your understanding of the significant differences between a person who uses counselling skills in another occupation and a fully trained and qualified counsellor. You will explore key legal and ethical issues based on an ethical framework for counselling and psychotherapy in a multi-cultural and diverse society. The need for and the importance of casework supervision will also be highlighted.
You will study one major therapeutic model of counselling in depth to empower you to reflect constructively on its value and use when working with people. You will also reflect on two other therapeutic models of counselling to raise awareness of other models.
Through practice, you will explore a range of skills used within the counselling profession. Additionally you will understand that sessions in which counselling skills are used are professionally managed activities with a start, middle and end. Cultural differences are recognised, acknowledged and worked with. You will reflect on how the study of counselling theory, the use of counselling skills and feedback received can inform personal development and growth, in particular your understanding of self.

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L3+ CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS (DAY) (SEP START)

Huddersfield Centre

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L3+ CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS (SEP START)

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L3+ CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS (EVE) (SEP START)

Huddersfield Centre

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You will need to complete the Counselling Concepts level 2 course or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English. You must complete every section of the college’s application form to a satisfactory standard.
You may progress on to the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 course, based on meeting the following requirements which will be assessed as part of the interview/selection process: completion of the level 3 qualification including meeting the academic requirements, attendance, deadlines, commitment, self-development and working in a voluntary or paid capacity to practice and develop counselling skills.
On completion of the Level 4 qualification you can become a counsellor.
The course involves compiling a portfolio of evidence that shows achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

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