Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 CPCAB

L2 CPCAB Cert In Counselling Skills

Counselling Skills involve the ability to listen to another person and hear exactly what they are trying to say, from their point of view. This portfolio based course is designed for those who want to learn listening/counselling skills to help others, either in a voluntary or employed capacity, or those who want to find out more about this field. The awarding body for this course is the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    XDC2CSK

  • Validated By

    CPCAB

  • Learner Aim Reference

    50079384

  • Price

    TBC* Funding may be available, depending on your circumstances.

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime or Evening

  • Course Level

    Level 2

  • Study Mode

    TBC*

  • Course Location

    Leyland Campus

  • Age Group

    Adults (19+)

  • Course Duration

    TBC* session

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• Overview

  Course information above: * To be confirmed in advance of the course starting.

  This portfolio based course is designed for those who want to learn listening/counselling skills to help others, either in a voluntary or employed capacity, or those who want to find out more about this field. The course won’t teach you to be a counsellor but may help you decide whether or not to continue with further training. It is designed specifically to train you in the basic counselling skills which may be used in employment and everyday life to assist in improving communication and supporting others. The course is accredited by CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body).

  This course:

  • explores a range of counselling skills and allows you to put them into practice with other students in your group.
  • introduces the ‘Person Centred Approach’ to help understanding of the application of counselling skills.
  • develops self awareness regarding own attitudes, values and beliefs.
  • supports safe and ethical working within a professional code of conduct.

  *Price: FREE subject to eligibility.

• Entry Requirements

  Applicants should hold English GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent – this is to support the oral and written skills and requirements of this course. If an applicant does not hold this qualification a diagnostic assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level at which they are working – a minimum of Level 2 is an entry requirement for this course.

  Interview – applicants need to be able to demonstrate their ability to handle the level of academic work required and show a willingness to take responsibility for oneself. If an applicant does not hold this qualification a diagnostic assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level at which they are working – a minimum of Level 2 is an entry requirement for this course.

• How will I be assessed?

  This is an excellent opportunity to develop your personal awareness and extend your
  listening skills. Assessment comprises:

  • one self review to show your development.
  • one 2000 word essay.
  • one recorded skills session of 20 minutes plus evaluation.
  • an externally marked question paper, answering questions on a pre-prepared DVD.

  You will also be expected to keep a learning review of your experiences throughout the course. Study skills support is available at Runshaw College, particularly with essay writing skills.

• Progression Pathway

  On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate and may wish to apply to study the Counselling Studies Level 3 Certificate, also available at Runshaw College.

  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 currently fully delivered in the classroom. This is under regular review and any changes will be updated here.