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Free Level 3 Counselling Course Online – Hereward College Coventry

CostFREE
Duration22 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, in your own time. All study materials are provided through an online platform, so there is no need to travel to a centre. The course runs over 22 weeks and covers counselling theories, key theoretical approaches, and self-reflection around values and beliefs. It is designed for people using counselling skills as part of a wider role, or those looking to progress toward professional counsellor status. This qualification does not qualify you to practise as a Counsellor. Learners must be aged 24 or over and resident in the UK or EU.

Who this course is for

This Qualification is designed for learners interested in using Counselling Skills as part of their functional role in a wider range of sector areas, or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies. This does not qualify learners to practise as a Counsellor.

Entry requirements

Learners should be aged 24 and over, but otherwise there are no entry requirements.??

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the main counselling theories and how they are applied in practice.
  • You'll examine key elements of the major theoretical approaches to counselling.
  • You'll develop self-understanding and reflect on your own values and beliefs.
  • You'll learn how to use core counselling skills in a helping relationship.
  • You'll practise demonstrating counselling skills through a recorded or observed assessment.

How you will learn

You study through an online platform at your own pace. All materials and resources are provided digitally. Assessment includes written work and a practical skills demonstration for Unit 4. For the Unit 4 assessment, you submit either a video recording of yourself using core counselling skills in a helping relationship, or you arrange for a qualified witness to observe you and complete a witness statement.

What you will need to bring

All study materials and resources are provided via the online platform. For the Unit 4 practical assessment, you will need access to a device capable of recording video, or you will need to arrange an appropriate witness with relevant counselling knowledge or experience. Hereward College Coventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults or young people.
  • Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
  • Youth support worker. Help young people navigate personal and social challenges.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs in school.
  • Teaching assistant. Work alongside teachers in primary or secondary schools.
  • Adult educator. Deliver learning support to adults in community or college settings.

What you could study next

If you want to work toward becoming a qualified Counsellor, you could progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which is recognised by professional bodies such as the BACP. From there, a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or a degree-level counselling programme would take you closer to full accredited counsellor status. A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care is another option if you want to broaden your career in support or care roles.

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