COURSE RECOGNITION

The programme consists of 90 ‘Guided Learning Hours’ and students who successfully complete this course will receive a qualification widely accepted.

The certificate course is a Level 3 training accredited with CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body).

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Entry requirements

You must have undertaken counselling skills training, e.g. our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours. 

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Students must be able to attain the academic standard required and have a good command of English (written and oral).  During an individual interview, applicants will need to demonstrate competence to study at certificate level and the willingness and capacity to develop the personal and professional qualities involved when training as a counsellor.

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ASSESSMENT

Over the length of the course, students will need to complete regular course work, keep a number of learning journals, write a learning summary and an essay. You will also be expected to do a small research project  that is  intended to give a wider awareness into a counselling issue that is of particular interest to you the student. It is expected that students will need to invest a minimum of 5 hours of personal study for each training day involving reading, essay writing, and assignment preparation.

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ATTENDANCE

To successfully complete the course, you will need to pass all assignments (resubmissions are allowed), complete all course work and have a minimum attendance of 85% at all lectures and training days.