Entry Requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
Study Mode
Part time
Duration
1 academic year
Timetable
1 day a week
Key features and Benefits
- Highly experienced staff with the opportunity to progress onto the Lancaster University Counselling degree.
- Be part of a our skills network providing you with opportunities in the Further Education and Skills sector
- Study at one of the Top 3 Colleges in England*
- Learn from industry experts and professionals
This qualification aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
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What will I study?
To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units:
- Unit 01 Developing counselling skills
- Unit 02 Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
- Unit 03 Working ethically with counselling skills
- Unit 04 Counselling skills and diversity
- Unit 05 Counselling skills and personal development.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
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How will I be assessed?
To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units.
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What can I do next?
On successfully completion of the programme, students can progress to a Level 4 qualification or onto the Counselling degree at Blackburn College that is validated by Lancaster University in order to become a qualified counsellor.
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*In the Government's latest achievement tables for learners aged 16-18.
