Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - CPCAB

<p>This accredited course is a suitable first step if you wish to become a professional counsellor or life coach. You will learn one-to-one communication and relationship skills on the course. You can use these skills in a wide range of contexts and roles. Learning about how to communicate effectively also improves your professional and personal relationships as part of your personal development. You will receive a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling on successful course completion and assessment.</p>

<p>This course is for adults who are looking to develop communication skills and gain a certificate in which could lead to employment in a variety of work settings as well as enhance your communication and professional skills to support others.</p>

<p>You must be be aged 19 or older by the 31st of August 2024. No previous training or experience is required.  You need to have a good standard of English equivalent to GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills. You need to have basic IT skills, and know how to use a Word processing programme. You need to be able to cope emotionally with the course content.</p>

<p>Yes. You will be assessed and interviewed before you can enrol on the course to ensure that the course meets your needs. If the course is not suitable, the tutor will help to direct you to an alternative course.</p>

<p>You will be taught using a variety of teaching and learning methods covering presentation, discussion, role plays, case studies, assignments, self reviews, group work, tutorials and practical activities.</p>

<p>You will receive regular oral and written feedback from your tutor and peers throughout the course.</p>

<p>You can give your views at enrolment,during and at the end of the course to your course tutor, internal verifier and other staff responsible for the programme. You will be able to formally record your views on the course at the end by completing an evaluation form. You may also complete SFA & OFSTED surveys.</p>

<p>You can progress to Level 3 in Counselling Studies or Level 3 in Life Coaching Studies.</p>

<p>Your attendance, punctuality and coursework completion are keys to your learning and progression on the course. Your coursework is verified by CPCAB, the Counselling awarding body.</p>

<p>You will have an internal assessment and an external assessment. Your internal assessment consists of your completed coursework which is assessed regularly. You will also need to sit an external assessment (an exam)on a set date towards the end of the course. You need to &#039;proficient&#039; in both internal and external assessments to gain a certificate.</p>

<p>Access to a computer and internet at home is desirable. Some resources may be accessible in our open learning centre and in the local libraries but you should speak to the tutor at interview if you do not have online access at home.</p>