Level Two Certificate in Counselling Skills

For those with some interest or experience of using counselling/ communication/ listening skills in a helping role, for example classroom assistants, care workers and who want to develop these skills to facilitate a helping role. The qualification is a stand-alone or can be used as a progression route to level 3.

As this is a vocational course 100% attendance is expected.

This 12 week course provides an opportunity to develop understanding and use of key counselling skills and the theory which underpins the use of such skills. If you are thinking of progressing to level 3, the course allows a time frame to ensure that the level 3 is the right course for you and that you are doing it at a time that is right for you.

This course will be offered at the Beverley campus, Wednesday 19 April 6-8pm

What will I study?

This qualification has 4 mandatory units, these are;

Unit 1: Using counselling skills
Unit 2: Introduction to counselling skills theories
Unit 3: Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
Unit 4: Counselling skills and personal development

How will I be assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed and externally moderated
Each candidate is required to create a portfolio of evidence which shows they have met the learning outcomes associated with each unit. Main pieces of evidence could include worksheets, case studies, research findings, records of group discussions, peer reports etc.

Entry requirements

18 years of age

What next?

Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills or as Accredited Prior Learning evidence for qualifications in related areas (e.g. care/working with young people)