Introduction to Counselling Skills Level 2

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The course runs over ten weeks, three hours each week, and is offered at different times and days throughout the academic year. The course involves learning the skills of listening and relationship building in a practical way. It seeks to enable students to become more empathic to the needs of other people by developing increased self awareness. Students should gain good understanding of the concepts and techniques of Person Centred Counselling, built into a three stage model of helping. The course is certificated by the COUNSELLING PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTRAL AWARDING BODY (CPCAB).

Course Overview

The course is designed to meet the learning outcomes of the seven units set by the Exam board.

Each session in college will consist of material covering practical listening skills, a basic introduction to some theory (Carl Rogers and Gerard Egan), and short role play sessions using the skills covered in class.

Level: Level 2
Duration: 10 weeks part-time
Awarding Body: CPCAB
Course Fees: Click here for fee information
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Units and Structure

Topics covered include:

Using Initial Counselling Skills Safely
Establish the Helping Interaction
Communicate Understanding of the Other Person’s Concerns
Focus on the Other Person’s Agenda
Use Initial Counselling Skills within the Helping Interaction
Use Study Skills within the Learning Process.

Learning is evidenced by meeting criteria based on these seven units which can be documented in a weekly journal, skill practice feedback from peers and the tutor to produce a complete portfolio.

To pass the course the portfolio work needs to be marked as ‘proficient’.

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

There are no formal entry requirements although students need to be aware of the written assessment element of the course and be at least 18 years of age.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).

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Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
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A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

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