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Free Level 3 Counselling Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace over 20 weeks. You can fit the learning around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers counselling skills and techniques, how to manage interactions effectively, and the role of self-reflection in supporting others. You'll also explore counselling theory to deepen your self-knowledge. It suits people using counselling skills as part of a wider role, across a range of sectors.

Who this course is for

This course delves into the effective use of counselling skills and techniques to assist individuals in a meaningful way. It provides valuable insights into managing interactions, the importance of self-reflection, feedback, and guidance. You will also discover opportunities to enhance self-knowledge through the study of counselling theory. This course is designed to support learners that are using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas or can be used as a foundation if you are looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to apply counselling skills and techniques to support individuals effectively.
  • You'll explore how to manage conversations and interactions in a supportive way.
  • You'll study the role of self-reflection and how it improves your practice.
  • You'll examine key counselling theories and how they inform real-world support work.
  • You'll develop self-knowledge through structured study and guided reflection.
  • You'll understand how counselling skills fit into a range of professional roles and sectors.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on written assignments and reflective tasks that you complete and submit online. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm the full assessment details before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Counsellor (support role) - use counselling skills in a professional setting
  • Support worker - help individuals through personal or social challenges
  • Care assistant - provide person-centred care with strong communication skills
  • Youth support worker - support young people's wellbeing and development
  • Teaching assistant - assist learners who need emotional or behavioural support
  • SEN teaching assistant - work with pupils with special educational needs
  • Adult educator - facilitate learning in community or further education settings

What you could study next

A Level 3 counselling qualification can lead to further study in the field. You could progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which moves toward practitioner-level work. From there, a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling is the route toward becoming a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Some learners also use this qualification as a stepping stone into an Access to HE Diploma in Psychology or Social Work.

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