This course will give you the underpinning knowledge, skills, and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles. This qualification is designed for learners interested in using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas, or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Course details
| Qualification name | Diploma in Counselling Skills |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
| Course start date | 10th September 2024 |
| Cost description | This course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer and may be funded by the government for eligible adults. Check for eligibility at Free courses for jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
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Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent. Learners are advised to have Level 2 English and Maths as you will be assessed through coursework. You will complete an online application and have an interview with one of the course tutors prior to enrolment.
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1. Provide learners with more in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. 2. Develop counselling skills 3. Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills 4. Appreciate the importance of self-development.
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