Level 2 Counselling (Part-Time)

Course Overview

This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.

This qualification is for those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor, those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles, and those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.

  • Entry Requirements

    No previous training or experience required.

  • Summary of Outcomes

    This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.

    It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.

  • Course Modules

    Course Modules

    Work within the limitations of the helping role
    Establish boundaries for helping work
    Communicate empathic understanding
    Focus on the helper's agenda
    Understand the importance of self-awareness in helping work
    Use listening and responding skills
    Use review and feedback to develop initial counselling skills

  • Method of Assessment

    Candidates must be Proficient in both internal and external assessment to achieve the qualification.

    Internal assessment: tutor assessment of candidate portfolio evidencing minimum assessment requirements and verified by CPCAB.

    External assessment: externally assessed written paper after watching a CPCAB DVD under exam conditions and assessed by CPCAB.

Location

Locations across wales or in-house at your business

Course length

1Y

Fee

£0 – funding available, subject to eligibility