To enrol on this course you will need to be 18 and above, hold a Level 1 or 2 qualification in Counselling and Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language. Counselling experience would also be an advantage.
The course consists of five mandatory units. The following units are designed to develop your existing experience and understanding and will support you in developing counselling skills and knowledge.
You will identify, practice and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills and have an opportunity to understand and evaluate key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling.
You will understand the context within which counselling skills and referral processes can be used whilst maintaining ethical standards and you will understand the implications of applying counselling skills in a diverse society.
The qualification also provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your personal development and the way in which you interact with others.
You will have one assignment per unit which will be internally assessed. Assessments could include essays, portfolios, reports and worksheets. You will also participate in triads to develop counselling skills.
Students can progress on further study, such as the BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling degree course. The qualification can also help you to progress to a role in which counselling skills are used.Former students have gone on to careers including Healthcare Support Workers, Mental Health Support Workers, Counsellors and Health Education/Health Promotion Workers.
