Description:
This two-year course gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings. You will develop your knowledge from your previous counselling qualifications. During the course you will cover 7 units.
Unit 1 – Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
Unit 2 – Working within a counselling relationship
Unit 3 – Working with client diversity in counselling work
Unit 4 – Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
Unit 5 – Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
Unit 6 – Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
Unit 7 – Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
During these units you will have time to practise and develop your counselling skills, consider your own continuing personal development in counselling, and develop knowledge about human development in relation to counselling. You are required to complete a period of at least 100 hours of work experience within an agency with a minimum of 5 clients in the first year of the course.
Study Type:
Course Area:
2963
To complete the course there is both internal and external assessments which occur. To pass the course learners must be classed as ‘Proficient’ in both types of assessments.
A portfolio of evidence is required to be submitted for Internal assessments which includes:
- Documents being produced such as Learning reviews, self-reviews, case studies, assignments, Client records, Clinical supervision record and Therapy records
- Tutor observations
- Testimonies from the Agency work placement
- A written paper taken under exam conditions and a audio recording of a counselling session are required for external assessment.
GCSE grade C/3 in English and Maths.
Level 2 and 3 Counselling qualification
Aged 19+
Intending to begin work with clients during year 1 of the programme
Emotionally stable with the absence of personality disturbance
At least 100hrs of client work experience is required to achieve the course. In addition to the taught sessions, there will be some weekend workshops to develop and refine skills. Students will be provided with group supervision to support their own development and wellbeing during the course. Personal therapy is also encouraged to supplement this. Due to the nature of the course family members cannot enrol together. This course involves learning about sensitive issues, so if you are currently experiencing personal problems it is advised that you delay joining this course until a later date.
Additional Costs:
Some core textbooks may be required although many are able to be borrowed from the ILRC
General stationery and other supplies such as presentation materials
Photocopying and printing may be required
If you require a Diagnostic Assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyslexia, the college may be able to assist you in arranging this but you will be required to pay for this assessment.
Courses that work with vulnerable people may require a DBS enhanced disclosure check. Often your employer will organise this for you but if you are completing a placement this will cost about £44.
There is the requirement as part of this course to have supervision and personal therapy. Some group supervision is provided within the class sessions however there is a requirement to have supervision as part of the placement experiences required to complete the course. Some placements will fund supervision however others will not fund this and therefore there may be an additional cost to fund this element. A minimum of 10hrs personal therapy (much more is encouraged) is also required on top of the supervision hours. Supervision and personal therapy costs can range depending on the individual chosen from the directory to support this. As a guide this can range from £40-£60 per month.
Successful completion of this course means that the candidates will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agency’s service framework. To progress to independent practice students will need further experience or complete a level 5 counselling qualification.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £27,295. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Enrolments Team on 01329 815 200.