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L2 NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills (Online) Level 2 | Certificate in Counselling Skills

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Summary

Our Level 2 Online Counselling qualification is aimed at learners who would like to develop the knowledge and to explore the skills needed to become a counselor in the future, also how to engage in a helping interaction appropriately. It will be a useful progression route for those interested in furthering their study and have an interest in counselling however this course does not qualify you to be a counselor. The qualification could support in widening learners work role or learners who wish to study this to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work). 

The qualification covers the following;
Introduction to counselling skills theories
In this unit learners will be introduced to the key elements of the main theoretical
approaches to counselling.


Using counselling skills
In this unit learners will have an opportunity to identify and practice a range of skills used when participating in a counselling skills interaction.

Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
In this unit, learners will be introduced to the concepts of diversity and ethics and their importance in the use of counselling skills.

Counselling skills and personal development
In this unit learners will have an opportunity to reflect on their personal and future
development and identify potential sources of support.

What do I need to join?

There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this qualification. However, learners might find it useful if they have already completed a Level 1 qualification.This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

What can I do next?

After developing an understanding of counselling skills you may wish to look at the following qualifications to support progression to further learning in the following areas: 

Horizontal progression may include:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
  • Level 2 Certificate for Working In the Health Sector 
  • Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Awareness 
  • Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
  • Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health
  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Vertical progression into, for example:

  • Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
  • Level 3 Diploma In Allied Health Profession Support

This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor; however, it can support progression within employment for the following job roles and workers due to the transferable nature of counselling skills:

  • Support Worker (Supported Living)
  • Healthcare Support Service Worker
  • Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Substance Misuse Worker
  • Information, Advice and Guidance Worker
  • Health Education/Health Promotion Worker
  • Care Assistants/Support Workers/Key Workers in residential settings

 

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Course information last updated: Friday 4th October 2024 @ 8.02am (1 day ago)

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The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.

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If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.

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Course fees explained

The course fee can usually be broken down to three components which are Materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), Tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and Exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19s studying Full-Time courses have just Material fee costs to pay, over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay. Find out more about Understanding Fees

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