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Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Boston

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Boston. Evening counselling classes run at Boston College, one night a week from 6pm to 9pm. You'll need a Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate to join this course. It covers five units including theoretical approaches to counselling, working ethically, diversity, and personal development. The course takes one year to complete part-time, fitting around your existing commitments.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Counselling Skills aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, as well as approaches that underpin the use of these skills. The Counselling Skills Diploma is taught by a qualified and experienced Counsellor. Upon successful completion of this course, the qualification you will achieve is the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills. Please note - Although legislation has changed, some workplaces do still require employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid19. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working or volunteering in Social Care. Not having a vaccination may impact your ability to complete placement activities as part of your course due to the vulnerability of some clients you may work with. If you think you may be medically exempt from the COVID-19 mandatory vaccination. Learners will need to provide evidence of an NHS Covid pass medical exemption. There is further guidance on how to apply for a medical exemption and prove you are unable to get vaccinated on the government website.

Entry requirements

The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma are a Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical counselling skills for use in everyday life and work.
  • You'll explore the main theoretical approaches that underpin counselling practice.
  • You'll learn how to work ethically when applying counselling skills.
  • You'll examine how diversity affects counselling relationships and practice.
  • You'll reflect on your own personal development as a counselling practitioner.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions one evening per week, supported by independent study between sessions. The course is made up of five mandatory units. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed over the year. Your progress is assessed against each unit as you work through the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults
  • Care assistant: apply listening and communication skills in care settings
  • Youth support worker: support young people through personal challenges
  • Teaching assistant: help students with emotional and social needs
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with pupils who need additional support
  • Counselling: a step toward further training in professional counselling
  • Adult educator: teach or facilitate in community or adult learning settings

What you could study next

A Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is the next step if you want to work toward professional counsellor status. Many learners also progress to a Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Studies. If you're working in education or care, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in your specific sector can complement this counselling qualification and open further roles.

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