Summary

The Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, awarded by CPCAB, is an ideal qualification for individuals seeking to enhance their functional roles through the application of counselling skills. It is particularly beneficial for professionals such as nurses and social workers, those looking for a career change towards becoming professional counsellors, and individuals offering one-to-one help. This qualification also serves as a valuable opportunity for skill consolidation and knowledge development within a counselling context. Throughout the course, key issues are addressed and integrated with the development of counselling skills and theory, enabling candidates to practice at a safe level and gain essential insights into professional issues and equal opportunities.

Course Units:

• Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
• Understand the counselling relationship
• Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
• Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
• Use counselling theory to develop self-awareness in counselling practice
• Understand theories of counselling and mental health
• Use feedback, reflection, and supervision to support counselling studies

How will I learn?

The course will be delivered through a combination of taught lectures, learning activities, and experiential skills practice. Tutors will regularly review your work, including observed sessions where your counselling skills will be observed and written feedback provided on your journal and assignments. Successful completion of the course is based on an internally assessed portfolio, which includes a journal, project, tutor skills assessment, case study, video self-assessment, and an externally assessed assignment.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry age is 19 years and is on completion of CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills. Other counselling skills training may be considered as a ‘Prior Learning’ entry. This must be at least 75 Guided Learning hours (it can be an online course but must be classroom-based with skills practice). We would need a copy of your certificate and a reference from your tutor.

Acceptance on the course will be subject to an initial assessment, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your application. You will also require a reference from your current tutor.

For progressing learners, a tutor reference to support your application will be required

Progression routes