Counselling - Level 3 Certificate in Studies

Counselling - Level 3 Certificate in Studies

This course provides learning experiences which will enable you to develop and practise counselling skills. It will also increase your knowledge/understanding of such skills and look at counselling theories in more depth. It is specifically designed for those who want to take the next step towards training to become a counsellor.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    XDC3CSK

  • Learner Aim Reference

    50092868

  • Price

    Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information (correct at December 2024)

  • Attendance Pattern

    Evening

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    In person

  • Course Location

    Leyland Campus

  • Start Date

    03/02/2025
    01/09/2025

  • Age Group

    Adults (19+)

  • Course Duration

    34 weeks

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• Overview

  What you will learn:

  • Exploring professional conduct, ethical issues, confidentiality, boundaries, and legal responsibility.
  • Explore the effects of attitudes and personal value choices brought to the counselling relationship.
  • Consider issues relating to valuing difference and diversity in a multi-cultural and diverse society.
  • Exploring a range of counselling skills and understanding which counselling skills are used professionally.
  • Reflect on counselling theory when working with others and understanding self.
  • Using feedback to support development.
  • Introduction to casework supervision.

  The course is FREE if:

  • you are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of an approved benefit.
  • if you are employed and earning less than £25,000 per year, before tax.

  If you do not fit the above criteria, payment options include:

  • a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments.
  • pay the course fees in full.
  • you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course.

  Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the price of the course.

  Times: Wednesday 9.30-16:30 (February 2025 start) / Thursday 17.30-20.30 (September 2025 start)

• Entry Requirements

  All applicants should have a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (75 guided learning hours) or equivalent which must have involved tutor assessed skills practice.

  The course involves experiential learning and self-awareness exercises, which will be demanding of the self in interaction with others, applicants must be prepared and suitably emotionally resourced to undertake this type of training.

  Applicants must be able to respect others regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

• How will I be assessed?

  There will be internal assessments and internal and external moderation involved.

• Progression Pathway

  Successful completion of this course will allow you to apply for higher level qualifications. Runshaw College offers a progression route onto Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling (subject to application process).

  Please be aware that if your long term goal is to work in an area with vulnerable adults or any person under the age of 18, it will be necessary to undergo a disclosure and barring services (DBS) check at your place of employment. If you have a criminal conviction this may exclude you from working in some job roles.

• Health, Safety & Well-Being

  Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

  We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.

• Safeguarding

  Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.

• Delivery Method - Classroom

  This course is delivered fully in the classroom.