Course Code: SC1FE400 Counselling Skills - Level 3 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 13 Sep 2023 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now 13 Sep 2023 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now 27 Feb 2024 Bispham Campus 18 Weeks Apply now 12 Sep 2024 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now 12 Sep 2024 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now 26 Feb 2025 Bispham Campus 18 Weeks Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary Enhance your professional development with the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills. Whether you’re keen to become a qualified professional counsellor or you wish to gain counselling skills as part of your current profession (for example teaching or nursing), this 30-week programme is for you. As you develop your counselling skills, you will cover areas such as theoretical approaches, working ethically, diversity and personal development. This qualification may aid progression to accredited counsellor status but it is not a licence to practise counselling. If you wish to work as a therapeutic counsellor you will also need the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (which is currently not being taught at B&FC). Entry Requirements To do this programme, you will need a Level 2 Counselling qualification (having studied a minimum of 90 hours). You must also be able to undertake written and oral assessments at level 2. The programme requires you to be at least 19 and not in a current state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion, nor involved in substance misuse. Qualification Obtained Diploma in Counselling Skills Qualification ObtainedDiploma in Counselling Skills Entry Requirements To do this programme, you will need a Level 2 Counselling qualification (having studied a minimum of 90 hours). You must also be able to undertake written and oral assessments at level 2. The programme requires you to be at least 19 and not in a current state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion, nor involved in substance misuse. Qualification Obtained Diploma in Counselling Skills Learning and Teaching Methods The qualification covers the following subjects: Developing Counselling Skills Theoretical Approaches in the Use of Counselling Skills Working Ethically with Counselling Skills Counselling Skills and Diversity Counselling Skills and Personal Development Industry Placement and Field Trips This course has no work placements and no field trips. We use a range of teaching and learning methods to allow everyone to achieve their full potential. These include lectures, group discussions, small group activities, simulated client sessions and individual reflection. Attendance in College is 3 hours a week for 30 weeks and you will be expected to devote the same amount of time (possibly more) each week to independent study. We also run afternoon workshops to support your learning. 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. The qualification covers the following subjects: Developing Counselling Skills Theoretical Approaches in the Use of Counselling Skills Working Ethically with Counselling Skills Counselling Skills and Diversity Counselling Skills and Personal Development Industry Placement and Field Trips This course has no work placements and no field trips. Learning and Teaching Methods We use a range of teaching and learning methods to allow everyone to achieve their full potential. These include lectures, group discussions, small group activities, simulated client sessions and individual reflection. Attendance in College is 3 hours a week for 30 weeks and you will be expected to devote the same amount of time (possibly more) each week to independent study. We also run afternoon workshops to support your learning. 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. Assessment MethodsThe qualification covers the following themes: Developing Counselling Skills Theoretical Approaches in the Use of Counselling Skills Working Ethically with Counselling Skills Counselling Skills and Diversity Counselling Skills and Personal Development Assessment is ongoing and by coursework only, to include a portfolio, journals and assignments. You will also need to produce a reflective journal, mapping your development. Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Other Costs and Equipment Needed All the equipment and resources you need are provided by B&FC at no extra cost. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: NCFE Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. Career Options and Progression If you wish to work as a therapeutic counsellor you will also need the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (which is currently not being taught at B&FC). Find your nearest centre offering the Level 4 Diploma