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Level 3 Counselling Course in Skipton. Evening classes run at Craven College Aireville Campus, part-time over 36 weeks. If you earn less than £25,000, this counselling course may be free. Fees may apply for others. Call 01756 693 309 to find out where you stand. You'll study counselling theories, listening and communication skills, and how to work ethically with clients. The course covers self-awareness and reflective practice alongside core counselling skills.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore core counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop active listening and communication skills.
You'll practise reflecting on your own values, beliefs, and behaviour.
You'll learn how to build and maintain a supportive relationship with a client.
You'll study ethical frameworks and professional boundaries in counselling.
You'll understand how to recognise and respond to a range of client needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on weekday evenings at Craven College Aireville Campus. You'll learn through group discussion, skills practice, and reflective exercises. Assessment is typically through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your counselling skills in practice. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 3 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craven College Aireville Campus 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 skills in care settings
Youth support worker: help young people through personal challenges
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional emotional needs
Teaching assistant: contribute to pastoral and wellbeing support in schools
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings
Counselling volunteer: build experience in a charity or helpline role
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 professional registration require study at Level 4 and above.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across care and support work.
