Counselling Skills, Level 3

Ref: S06361

Course Summary

The level 3 course is available as a one-year course starting in September and ending the following June. It is also available as a fast-track course running from January to early August. Attendance on both courses is one evening per week, from 6pm to 9pm.
• The away days provide a unique learning and personal development experience
• The course is delivered by practising counsellors committed to delivering a current programme in a creative and safe environment.
• It is designed to provide an insight into professional issues, Person Centred Therapy and other counselling orientations. You will also develop your skills for use in a supportive role.

Why choose this course?

The level 3 certificate is useful for anyone seeking to enter into training to become a professional qualified counsellor or those who wish to acquire a range of counselling skills to use in other areas of work, e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Teaching etc.

What will I learn?

The course will cover the following areas:
• Principles of person centred therapy.
• Counselling skills
• Principles of other therapeutic orientations (Psychodynamic and Behaviourist)
• Personal Development
• Legal and professional issues, including ethics
• Contracting in counselling sessions
• Supervision

How will I learn?

This course employs the latest teaching and learning techniques, through:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Audio-visual presentations
• Demonstrations
• Resource Based Learning Centres
• Specialist Teaching Facilities
• Group Work
• Assignments
• Skills practice

What are the entry requirements?

• You will need to hold a level 2 Concepts certificate or its equivalent
• Following submission of your application form you will be invited for an interview (group and individual).
• A satisfactory reference

What will you achieve?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification which allows learners direct progression to further study and training.

Where can I go next?

Academic progression
On successful completion of the course and successful selection through an interview process, you can progress on to the Level 4 Counselling Diploma.
Career prospects
The learning and skills gained on the course will enhance your employment prospects by demonstrating commitment to effective communication and to personal and professional development. The guided learning hours will count towards any future application for accredited professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. While this qualification does not allow students to practice as qualified counsellors, it is seen by employers as evidence of transferrable skills and thus enhances employment prospects.

What facilities do we have?

In addition to the usual classroom facilities, we have a range of resource centres and student support services.

How much will it cost?

How long is the course?

The course is run over one academic year, September to June, and includes a total of 150 guided learning hours.

How do I apply?

To enrol on this course, please call us on 0800 032 7288