Career Development :An intro to Counselling

<p>This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.</p>

<p>This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.</p>

<p>This course is intended for learners who want to:</p>

<p>• Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles</p>

<p>• Find out more about counselling (this qualification won’t teach them to be a counsellor, but may help them decide whether or not they want to train as one)</p>

<p>• Improve professional and personal relationships</p>

<p>This qualification does not lead directly to an employed role. However, it could enhance an existing role or increase the general employability of those seeking to enter the job market.</p>

<p>You must be aged 19 and over by the 31st of August 2025 and be eligible for publicly funded courses. Enrolment is subject to (1) GLA-fundng eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income and prior attainment, and (2) initial assessments. Those accepted on the course will have demonstrated through initial assessment:</p>

<p>• Written and spoken English at Level 1 or above</p>

<p>• Digital Skills at Level 1 or above</p>

<p>Fees may be payable if you earn above the GLA threshold. The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our team of administrators to discuss your options</p>

<p>19+ Full fee= £xxxx</p>

<p>19+ Reduced fee =£0.00</p>

<p>Yes</p>

<p>You will learn safely in face-to-face classes.</p>

<p>Your class mates and your teacher will give you feedback about your work which will help you improve.</p>

<p>Your teacher will give you feedback on all submitted assignments.</p>

<p>You will be able to give your views in a feedback form at the end of the course or directly to your tutor or a manager during the course. You may also be asked to participate in surveys for funders or Ofsted.</p>

<p>On successful completion, this course could lead to studying for the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. You could also enrol on an ICT course to improve your digital skills.</p>

<p>Towards the end of the course, your teacher will speak to you about your next steps in learning.</p>

<p>As part of your course we may organise trips and othe enrichments activities to assist you with your learning. Trips/ enrichment activities are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.</p>

<p>Your learning will be assessed through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. You will take part in discussions and chats with other learners and your teacher. Your teacher will give you homework each week.</p>

<p>You will be required to successfully complete workbooks to achieve the CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (RQF).</p>

<p>You will need to come to lessons with pens, a ring binder folder, wriitng paper or a notebook.</p>