Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies

About this course

Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Wolverhampton. Evening counselling classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, one evening a week over one year. This lets you fit your counselling qualification around work or other commitments. The course builds on Level 2 counselling skills, combining theory and practice. You'll deepen your understanding of ethical practice and working in diverse environments. Entry requires a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills completed in a group learning environment, plus GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for anyone who has successfully completed the Level 2 course in counselling skills, and wishes to continue developing further knowledge and skills.

The course combines theory and practice in the classroom and equips you with the knowledge and understanding of ethical practice and how to work in a diverse environment.

There are no placement requirements for this course, but many students find voluntary placements at this stage of their development.

Students are expected to attend six hours of study in college. The Level 3 course presents more academic demands and you will be expected to allocate at least another six hours of study per week outside the classroom.

Completion of the Level 3 course is necessary before applying to Counselling and Applied Psychology Level 4 Higher National Certificate.

We have above 90% success rate, with the majority of our students progressing onto Level 4, or who are able to use it at work. Many have successfully use this qualification to support them in job such as in teaching, personnel, safe guarding officer and youth workers.

Entry requirements

To access this course you will need:

English and maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above OR English and maths functional skills at Level 2 Level 2 certificate in counselling skills (please note, this must have been completed in a group learning environment, not via an online training provider) Satisfactory reference from the training provider of the Level 2 course

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of ethical practice in counselling settings.
  • You'll explore how to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • You'll apply counselling theory to practical, classroom-based scenarios.
  • You'll build your knowledge of core counselling models and approaches.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice and develop your self-awareness as a practitioner.
  • You'll understand boundaries, professional responsibility, and safe practice.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of theory and practice-based activities. You'll work alongside other learners in group sessions, which is a requirement of the course. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the year. There are no placement requirements, though voluntary placements are an option at this stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: provide emotional and practical support to clients in need.
  • Care assistant: work in residential or community care settings.
  • Youth support worker: support young people facing personal or social challenges.
  • Teaching assistant: assist in educational settings, including pastoral support roles.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with special educational needs.
  • Adult educator: facilitate learning for adults in community or college settings.
  • Counselling: move toward a counselling role with further training and supervision.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step if you want to work toward practitioner-level counselling. Most routes to becoming a qualified counsellor require study at Level 4 and above, along with supervised placement hours.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role in health, social care, or community education.

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