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Course area
Health and Social Care
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2

Course introduction

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This course is perfect if you are interested in self-help or helping others and considering a career in counselling or supporting people to cope with challenges in their lives.

You will learn about core counselling skills and how they can help you in your relationships, both work-related and personal. You will gain an understanding of counselling theory and will be able to explain the key elements of each and when they might be appropriate. For example: Person-Centred Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory.

You will explore ethics and diversity in counselling and learn about yourself and your beliefs, as you develop ideas on how personal development links to counselling. Central to your development on the course, is the opportunity to explore real situations that you may have encountered, and to share your thoughts and ideas with your peers.

You can expect a welcoming and safe classroom with support, to discover strategies and theories of developing helping relationships.

Course information

NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills

You must be aged 19+ and have a Level 1 English qualification.

Your knowledge will be assessed via the following methods:

  • A poster
  • Mini essay
  • Case study
  • Presentations
  • Assessments during class

NCFE Level 2 Certificate – Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health

Careers related to this course

Counsellors

Potential Earnings

£38,685.08

Average Earnings

£26,858.70

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Administration and Office Work

People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.

Teaching and Lecturing

People in these occupations teach classes, give lectures, assist students, and provide training and instruction services.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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