Counselling Skills Level 3 Certificate

Course code

Y774

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

34 weeks

Intake

September only View the Adult Course Guide for more details

This course provides you with the opportunity to develop counselling skills, demonstrate knowledge of counselling theories and gain a greater understanding of self.

You will be expected to complete written academic work and engage in practical experiential skills development to meet the assessment criterion for overall assessment for this qualification. You will be required to give and receive constructive feedback to peers to support your and their development.

The course also includes a Level 1 Safeguarding qualification.

Understanding the context for the use of counselling skills
Understanding counselling theory
Using counselling skills
Personal development for users of counselling skills
Compulsory personal development residential weekend

This course is run by highly trained and experienced counsellor trainers who have extensive experience in the field of counselling, supervision, mental health and specialised counsellor training.

Important students have some prior knowledge of counselling skills and theory and have acquired a Level 2 qualification in Counselling or equivalent.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £811.00

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