Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
This programme is ideal for anyone whose work involves the use of counselling skills (i.e. the caring roles within voluntary, statutory and private sectors) and to those wishing to train towards a career in counselling.
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
This course starts in September and will take one year to complete. You will either attend College on a Tuesday or Thursday.
This course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
What will I study?
To achieve this qualification, the following units will be completed:
- Understanding the context for the use of counselling skills
- Understanding counselling theory
- Using counselling skills
- Personal development for users of counselling skills.
How is it assessed?
Assessment is by internal assessment and internal and external moderation. A counselling skills practice assessment will be undertaken by the tutor.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
Students will have completed the level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts or equivalent. Before places are offered, applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability to undertake this training.
What are the course fees?
The total cost of this course is £811. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
If you are aged 19 or over, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees. An Advanced Learner Loan enables you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please visit our dedicated pages.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
Upon successful completion of this course, you may choose to use this to progress in your career on to the next level of training in counselling skills.
Are you
ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.
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