- Entry Requirements
Applicants progressing to our Level 3 Counselling courses should have completed the relevant counselling qualification through a live, tutor-led course. We welcome qualifications gained through either classroom-based or online delivery, provided regular teaching and learner participation were included. Qualifications completed through purely self-paced learning without live teaching are not accepted for entry.
- Example Modules
- Professional Framework of a Counsellor
- Client Diversity
- Supervision and Self-Reflection
- Presentation and Research
- Personal Development
- What will I learn?
This course provides a transition from using counselling skills at an informal level to counselling practitioner training. You will learn about counselling theory, clinical supervision, and agency work as well as continue to develop your counselling skills. It will also prepare you to undertake workplace experience as a Trainee Counsellor at Level 4.
- Additional Information At level 3 you will not be required to have a counselling placement however, building contacts with agencies and securing a support role would be very beneficial for your application to level 4.
- Progression
Upon completion you will be able to apply for Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4. The selection process is an interview and written assessment.
- How am I assessed?
Internal assessment is based on the completion of an evidence based portfolio. External assessment is based on completing a paper in the role of the observer.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
This qualification is for those who have already acquired Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or its equivalent and now want to continue their training.
Course Information
- Course Type Part-Time Course
- Study Mode Classroom Based
- Course Code PCOUNL3CT
- Start September
- Length 33 weeks
- Level Level 3
- Campus
Aylesbury
