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  • Starts 15 January 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • Part Time
  • Tuition Fee £811.00
    Tuition fees stated are the whole cost
  • Exam Fee £116.00
    Exam fees stated are the whole cost
  • PLR3CCS001(2425E)
  • Wednesday
    09:30 - 16:15
Register my Interest
  • Starts 13 January 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • Part Time
  • Tuition Fee £811.00
    Tuition fees stated are the whole cost
  • Exam Fee £116.00
    Exam fees stated are the whole cost
  • PLR3CCS001(2425D)
  • Monday
    09:30 - 16:15
This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan

An easy to apply for, low-interest loan that you only start to repay when you complete your course and start earning over £25,000. Household income isn’t taken into account and the loan does not involve a credit check.

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This course is eligible for a fee waiver

You may be entitled to this course for free if you are aged 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification OR already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn less than £25,000 per year OR already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed.

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There will be 4 assignments, all of which are internally assessed, internally and externally moderated.  Self, peer and tutor assessment runs throughout the course.  You need to have participated effectively in the course and to have maintained a record of the key learning experiences.  There is an 80% attendance requirement.

  • How much does it cost?

    Tuition fee plus ABC registration fee and Certification.

  • Other Details

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  • Who is it for?

    The course is aimed at those who use or want to develop counselling skills in a variety of settings.  The course offers you the opportunity to identify, understand and evaluate key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling and practice and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills.

    On completion of the course you will be aware of the skills required to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling skills interaction and integrate these into your chosen setting.  The course provides a nationally recognised qualification in counselling skills to those who complete it successfully. Completion of this course does not guarantee progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Counselling.

  • Entry Requirements

    This course may be eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan. You must have completed a Level Two Certificate in Counselling Skills to apply. Please note we do not accept online Level Two qualifications. 

    The course has been developed for those who recognise the importance of counselling skills and may be working in such areas as care, education and training, Social Services, industry and commerce and the Health Service. The course is also open to those who may be interested in using counselling skills in a voluntary setting.  You will be invited in for a Course Taster which consists of a group interview and also asked to provide a reference. If you are currently studying with us at Level Two the taster and group interview will be conducted towards the end of your current course.

  • Additional Notes

    Taster session dates to be confirmed.

  • What do I do next?

    If you are not progressing directly onto this course from the level 2 counselling course we provide, please request to book onto the course taster/ group interview by contacting Course Advice on 01743 342333.

    Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only and may be subject to change for the 23/24 academic year. 

Counselling Courses

  • Foundation Degree in Science in Counselling Theory and Practice

    Starts 10 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • BSc in Counselling Theory and Practice (Top up)

    Starts 12 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

    Starts 12 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

    Starts 9 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 Counselling Taster

    Starts 24 March 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 SEG Award in Counselling Concepts

    Starts 14 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 Counselling Taster

    Starts 16 December 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 SEG Awards Certificate in Counselling Skills

    Starts 15 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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Where can it take me?

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  • Bookkeeping & Accounting Info Evening
    16 January 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Project Search Supported Internship Information Evening
    28 January 2025 - 5.00pm-6.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: English Bridge Campus #3
    4 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: Welsh Bridge Campus #3
    4 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: London Road Campus #2
    13 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Discover Apprenticeships
    13 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • SCG Taster: Preparation Routes
    19 March 2025 - 4.30pm-6.00pm Book
  • Apprenticeship Taster Sessions
    5 April 2025 - 9.00am-11.00am Book
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