The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is designed for those interested in using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas, or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.

This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

This qualification aims to:

• provide learners with more in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

• develop counselling skills

• understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills

• appreciate the importance of self-development.

Guided learning hours (GLH)- 400 hours

Total Qualification time -270 hours

There are 5 mandatory units

Unit 1- Developing counselling skills

Uni 2- Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills

Unit 3- Working ethically with counselling skills

Unit 4-Counselling skills and diversity

Unit 5-Counselling skills and personal development

Progression

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance

• Foundation Degrees in Counselling.

This qualification does not qualify you to practice as a counsellor. However, it can support your progression within employment in a number of roles including:

• support worker (supported living)

• healthcare support service worker

• clinical healthcare support worker

• mental health support worker

• information, advice and guidance worker

• health education/health promotion worker.

Entry requirements

English GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Maths GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Level 2 Counselling skills

Confident digitally to enable the completion of assignments

How is the course delivered?

The sessions will be delivered either in one of our venues or online, using Google Meet. You will access materials and complete assignments via Google Classroom and our EQUAL learning platform.

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course.

What will I need?

You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC and a good internet connection to join the online sessions and/or access learning materials and resources between sessions. You will need access to a laptop or PC to complete assignments throughout the course. You may need to speak to your line manager about any time that could be available to complete elements of the course.

How will I be assessed?

For each unit, you will complete assessments that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience.

Assessments include:

• Written assignments

• Professional discussions

• Presentations

• Oral questioning

• Witness testimonies

• Reflective accounts

Is a work placement a requirement of this course?

No real work environment placement is required for this qualification.

Course duration

36 weeks

*or sooner depending on the pace of the learner

Course dates and times

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What next?

To apply visit our website

You will then receive a call to be invited into one of our centres for an initial assessment.