Course details

NOTE: This course has already started.

Course Title:

APPLY NOW - CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Course Number:

APPLY011

Venue:

Village Learning Centre

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

26 September 2024

End Date:

05 June 2025

Session Time(s):

18:00 - 21:00

Total Hours:

90

Class Size:

Between 8 and 18 learners

Who is this course for

This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the vocation of counselling and is suitable for:
Those intending to enhance their functional role by acquiring proficiency across a range of counselling skills.
Those who want to progress to practitioner level in counselling and are looking for a sound basis to start their training.
This course does not entitle those who achieve it to practice counselling professionally. For this, further training will be required.
Learners must be over the age of 19.

What are the entry requirements

Learners will need level 2 English skills

What will I be learning

On this course you will:

Learn how to use a defined range of counselling skills.
Consider why you would use specific skills in particular situations.
Understand the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BACP) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling
This is a qualification course and there is an expectation that learners will complete work outside of the taught sessions.

During the sessions you will take part in weekly skills practice.
You will also be required to complete work outside of class time: you will write a weekly reflective journal and one assignment during the course.


Please note that there will be 2 face to face Saturday morning sessions to provide opportunity for learners to take part in face to face skills practicals.

How will I be assessed and supported

Throughout the course you will receive written and verbal feedback from your tutor on written and practical activities. You will also give and receive feedback from other learners in the class on practical skills.
To achieve the qualification you will build up a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence in all of the criteria. This portfolio will evidence your competence in theory and practical skills.

At enrolment, it is important that you tell us if you have a learning difficulty or disability and require support. Learners declaring a support need will be referred for an assessment. If an enhanced support need is confirmed, a Support Package will be offered, to assist your progress in your learning and development, specific to your assessed needs.

What do I need to bring?

For all courses learners need to access resources on our learning platform and upload work to an eportfolio you will need suitable IT equipment i.e. laptop, tablet, PC and internet access.

Any additional costs?

There are no additional costs for this course.

What can this course lead to

You could progress to a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling.

We also have lots of other qualification courses planned to ensure you have a variety of progression routes to suit your chosen career path.

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565