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This qualification provides students with a generic introduction to counselling for those who have had no previous experience of, or training in, the field of counselling.
The introductory nature of this qualification means that no person is qualified at the end of this course to be a counsellor.
To do this, students will need to undertake further training, and they will need to check with centres offering this training what their entry requirements are. For those interested in exploring what counselling training entails, this qualification offers a practical introduction.
The versatility of the qualification means it is ideal for students who are considering embarking on formal counselling or other allied pathways such as welfare advice roles where the skill of counselling would be beneficial.
The course is designed for those who are:
The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills does not provide you with a license to practice upon completion of the course.
Topics and units
Students will
Units for the level 2 Certificate:
CSL2U1 Counselling Skills and Personal Development – Students will have an opportunity to reflect on their current and future personal development and identify potential sources of support
CSL2U2 Using Counselling Skills – Students will have the opportunity to develop counselling skills for the use in helping relationships and learn to establish appropriate boundaries
CSL2U3 – Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories – Students will have as opportunity to develop knowledge of three main counselling theoretical approaches enabling a link to be made between counselling theory and skills
CSL2U4 – Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills – Students will have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the contexts and ethics relevant to the use of counselling skills
Careers and progression
Students can continue onto higher level qualifications and work towards becoming a qualified counsellor. Telford College offers a range of higher level courses across the health and social care and education sector.
Students can progress onto a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and a level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills leading to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Entry requirements
Anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to counselling. No experience necessary.
If you have completed the level 2 Award, you may be interested in continuing your studies to achieve the level 2 certificate.
Students don’t need any formal entry requirements but may be subject to an initial assessment to ensure suitability for the programme.
Additional information
This programme is twelve weeks long and has two separate groups, running from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm, students must choose which group on enrolment.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
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Type
Part time
Duration
12 weeks
Start date
16th January 2025
Campus
Haybridge Road
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