Counselling course Level 3

Counselling Level 3 home learning course: "Counselling can enable a person to clarify their thoughts and feelings in order that they might arrive at their own decisions and even comfortably initiate major changes in their lives."

There is a real danger that counselling is losing touch with its roots as, on an ever increasing level, counsellors are working on a long-term basis with clients who are severely disturbed. Counselling was never intended for such a field but was originally developed for those persons who had vocational or educational problems, those with life crises and those who wished to explore and develop further.

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of students who are seeking to mature and grow within their chosen fields.

Enrol anytime of year and complete at your own pace.

Unit 1: Using Counselling Skills

What is Counselling?
Why do people seek counselling?
Barriers to Counselling
Core Counselling Skills
Establishing a Helping Relationship
Using Core Counselling Skills in a Helping Relationship
Endings

Unit 2: Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories

Humanistic Theory
Person Centred Theory
Cognitive Behavioural Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
How Counselling Theory Underpins the Use of Counselling Skills
Delivery
Individual Counselling
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Online Counselling
Telephone Counselling
SMS Text Counselling
Video Counselling

Unit 3: Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills

Values
What is an Ethical Framework?
Key Aspects of an Ethical Framework
What is Oppression?
Anti-oppressive Practice
Power
Referral
Confidentiality
Supervision

Unit 4: Counselling Skills and Personal Development

Learning Styles
Developing Self Understanding
Meeting your own support needs
Reflection
Feedback
Overcoming barriers to personal development
My Goals

Important Vocabulary

Counselling Skills Level 3 Award

At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding organistation by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the office of qualifications and examination regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government and the council for Curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. This course has been accredted under the NCFE IIQ licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at level 3 (Using Ofquals qualificaiton and credit framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty and level of acheivement involved. This course is provided in partnership with My Distance Learning College an approved NCFE Investing in quality centre (IIQ) to give formal recognition to our courses. 

The course has been designed to specifically meet the needs of learners who prefer to study at home or as a pathway course. The NCFE certificate is not a nationally regulated qualification. NCFE accreditation gives assurance that the content is of a high standard and meets the rigorous requirements of a national awarding body. NCFE accreditation also gives formal recognition to our courses which result in the "award" of a certificate of achievement.

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 110 hours (6/7 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 3-5 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

 

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. This course consists of four modules overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each module proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.



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If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0121 288 0181 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can. Alternatively complete the information request form below and one of our friendly advisors will contact you.

Course Fee: Starting at: £399.00