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Level 3 Counselling Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace over 9 months. Funding is available for some learners, depending on your previous qualifications and postcode. Fees may apply if you don't meet the funding criteria. This level 3 counselling qualification builds on your existing counselling skills, taking your knowledge deeper into how those skills apply across everyday life and professional settings. It's designed for people who use counselling skills as part of their work, or who want to progress toward accredited counsellor status with a professional body. Note that this counselling course does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor. You'll need a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling before you can enrol. Awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners interested in using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.

This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

This qualification aims to:

  • Provide learners with more in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
  • Develop counselling skills
  • Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills
  • Appreciate the importance of self-development

Entry requirements

To study this course, you must have completed a level 2 certificate in counselling

What you will learn

  • You'll develop in-depth knowledge of counselling skills and how to apply them in professional and everyday contexts.
  • You'll explore the theoretical frameworks that underpin counselling practice.
  • You'll learn how to use counselling skills ethically and responsibly within your role.
  • You'll study self-awareness and reflective practice as a counselling skills practitioner.
  • You'll examine the boundaries between using counselling skills and practising as a counsellor.
  • You'll build understanding of how counselling skills support people across a range of sector areas.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective tasks that you complete and submit online. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm the full assessment requirements when you enrol. You'll also have an interview before your place is confirmed, giving you a chance to discuss the course and get any questions answered.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group 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 challenges using structured support.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs in school environments.
  • Teaching assistant. Work alongside teachers, drawing on communication and support skills.
  • Adult educator. Deliver learning support to adults in community or college settings.
  • Counselling support roles. Work in services where counselling skills are part of the role, such as charities or NHS teams.

What you could study next

If you want to practise as a counsellor, you'll need to go further. A Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is the typical next step and is recognised by professional bodies such as the BACP. From there, you could work toward full accredited counsellor status. Some learners also progress into a degree in counselling or psychotherapy at university.

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