Counselling Skills - Level 2 Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information What will I learn? How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary This engaging programme allows you to explore counselling theories and practices and develop valuable interaction skills for working with others. It provides a nationally-recognised qualification to support career progression for those wanting to work with people and those that already do. On this course you will hone the personal qualities and attributes essential for overall success in working life. The course does not fully qualify you as a counsellor. If this is your career aim we have other more suitable courses available. Next course dates Start date Location Duration 21 Apr 2025 University Centre 12 Weeks Apply now 22 Apr 2025 University Centre 13 Weeks Apply now 22 Apr 2025 Bispham Campus 18 Weeks Apply now 28 Oct 2025 University Centre 14 Weeks Apply now 28 Oct 2025 Bispham Campus 14 Weeks Apply now 15 Apr 2026 Bispham Campus 13 Weeks Enquire now 15 Apr 2026 University Centre 13 Weeks Apply now Where can this subject lead? Career progression Once you successfully complete the course you could progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills. Alternatively, you could use this course as a stepping stone to another health and social care course. Key information Entry Requirements You don't need any previous counselling training or experience, however you will need to be able to undertake written and spoken assessments at level 2. You need to be at least 19 and must not be in a state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion, nor involved in substance misuse. Qualification obtainedCertificate in Counselling Skills Terms and conditionsRead our full terms and conditions for more information. What will I learn? Industry placement, field trips and guest speakersThere are no work placements and no field trips on this course. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to support different learning styles and to motivate and engage you throughout the course. This is a 18-week course, timetabled for 6 hours on one day per week at our Bispham Campus In addition, we will expect you to devote 6 hours each week to independent study. You will study the following four modules: Using Counselling skills Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills Counselling Skills and Personal Development You will also need to set up and maintain an accurate, up-to-date portfolio of evidence, which will include written tasks, and observations and reflections on practice and skills sessions. This will involve drawing on sector-related products such as the BACP Ethical Framework and organisational policies and procedures. Industry Placement and Field Trips There are no work placements and no field trips on this course. Learning and Teaching Methods We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to support different learning styles and to motivate and engage you throughout the course. This is a 18-week course, timetabled for 6 hours on one day per week at our Bispham Campus In addition, we will expect you to devote 6 hours each week to independent study. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. How will I learn? Expert tutorsAll staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?You will study the following four modules: Using Counselling skills Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills Counselling Skills and Personal Development You will also need to set up and maintain an accurate, up-to-date portfolio of evidence, which will include written tasks, and observations and reflections on practice and skills sessions. This will involve drawing on sector-related products such as the BACP Ethical Framework and organisational policies and procedures.