L2 Cert Counselling Skills (Jan)

Starts

11 Jan 2027

Study mode

Part Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

12 Weeks

Level

Level 2

Course code

COUNP2003A01

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Fee Information

Standard Fees of £2225.00

If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information. Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email .

Overview
Entry Requirements
Studying
Progression

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

Completing this Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills course would be useful if you would like to develop your counselling skills, either in work or a personal capacity.

This qualification may also be useful if you wish to progress towards advanced qualifications, or to compliment other qualifications you are working towards or hold, such as health and social care, children's care, learning and development, coaching, or voluntary and community work.

The aim of the course is to develop your counselling skills so you are able to understand different approaches and appreciate the importance of self-development.

Entry Criteria

No formal requirements for entry to this course. A good level of English and maths is beneficial.

What are the next steps?

You will be invited to a Meet the Tutor session with one of our counselling team.

Modules Studied

Study Aims: This qualification aims to introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work. It will also develop your understanding of some of the approaches that underpin the use of counselling skills.

Modules Studied:

Using counselling skills.
Introduction to counselling skills theories.
Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills.
Counselling skills and personal development.

Teaching and Assessment: You will must complete all four mandatory units through submission of a portfolio to complete the qualification.

Times of Delivery

Times of Delivery:

Your times of study will be confirmed before enrolment.

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching and Assessment: You will must complete all four mandatory units through submission of a portfolio to complete the qualification.

Times of Study: Evening - Time and Day TBC

You could progress to the Level 3 Counselling course at NCD.

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L2 Cert Counselling Skills (Jan)