Free Level 2 Helping Skills Course in Brighton

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Helping Skills Course in Brighton. Classes run at Brighton MET Central Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 weeks and covers listening skills, counselling theory, and self-awareness. You'll explore how to build trust, work ethically, and maintain professional boundaries. The course also looks at equality, diversity, and inclusion in both professional and personal settings. You'll need a good level of English, as the course involves communication and written assignments.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Award in Helping Skills.

Who this course is for

On this course you will learn about listening for personal and professional development. You will be introduced to counselling theory and the importance of self-awareness in helping, support and counselling roles. Learning about working ethically, building trust in relationships, valuing yourself and maintaining boundaries. Exploration of equality, diversity and inclusion in professional settings, that can also be applied to personal relationships.

The course is portfolio based, so there are no exams, just assignments that you gain all the learning you need in the classroom, through the course handbook and online resources. The learning in the classroom is practical.

Entry requirements

You don't need to have the level 1 counselling course to study on the level 2 course but you will need to have a good level of English skills as the course is about listening and communication, and has written assignments.

Complete the application form for the course and you will be invited for a group interview. If you have further questions about the course please contact [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening skills for professional and personal settings.
  • You'll learn the basics of counselling theory.
  • You'll explore self-awareness and its role in helping and support roles.
  • You'll practise building trust and maintaining professional boundaries.
  • You'll learn how to work ethically with people.
  • You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional settings.

How you will learn

Classes are taught in a classroom at Brighton MET Central Campus. You'll take part in group discussions and reflective exercises. Assessment is through a portfolio of written work, which you build up during the course. You'll also complete written assignments that draw on what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighton MET Central Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helps people with daily living and emotional wellbeing.
  • Care assistant, provides personal and practical support to clients.
  • Counselling assistant, works alongside qualified counsellors in a support role.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local services and support.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health challenges.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into counselling practice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, opens doors to more senior support and care roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, broadens your knowledge of mental health in care settings.

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