Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online with York Learning over 30 weeks, fitting your learning around your existing commitments. Fee reductions are available for some learners, though this is not a free Courses for Jobs course. The course builds your understanding and practical use of counselling skills in a helping or supportive role. You won't qualify as a counsellor on completion, but you'll gain tools and techniques you can apply in health, education, community, or voluntary settings. This level 2 counselling qualification is a solid foundation if you're working in care, support, or education.
Who this course is for
This course will increase your confidence and competence in the understanding and application of counselling skills to help others, in a wider helping role (either in a voluntary or employed capacity). On completion of the course, you will not have a qualified counsellor status (this will involve further study and experience) but it will provide you with some useful tools and techniques that can be applied in a �helping / supportive� role in various settings e.g. health, education, community, youth, and social work. Upon completion of the 7 mandatory units, you will be able to listen to and support others safely and professionally. You are required to complete an electronic portfolio of work to gain the full qualification.
Entry requirements
This course is funded for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. If you live outside of this area, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of core counselling skills and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to use active listening and communication techniques in a supportive role.
You'll explore how to help others in health, education, community, and voluntary settings.
You'll build your knowledge of boundaries and ethics in a helping role.
You'll gain tools and techniques to support people in a range of everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written work and practical tasks that reflect real helping situations. York Learning will guide you through the course and let you know what's expected at each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
Support worker: help people in community, mental health, or housing settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in schools or community projects.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing in school.
SEN teaching assistant: work with children who have additional needs.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community or further education settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to work toward qualified counsellor status. Most Level 3 programmes require completion of a Level 2 counselling qualification first.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in adult education.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options in care and support work.
