Level 2 Counselling Course in Bracknell. Classes run at Bracknell and Wokingham College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers a range of listening and responding skills that you can use in counselling and other helping roles. Sessions are highly interactive, combining formal teaching with individual, small group, and whole group activities. There are no formal entry requirements, but the counselling team will contact you after you apply to make sure the course is the right fit for you academically and personally.
Who this course is for
This Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate programme is a part-time course where you’ll learn a variety of listening and responding skills which will enhance your interaction with others. This course is highly interactive, combining formal teaching with individual, small group and whole group activities. This qualification is for those: starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor, who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles, who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development, wanting to complete the Level 2 and 3 course in one year to gain entry to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Intensive course only), . The awarding organisation for this course is NCFE.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure that those joining are able to meet the academic and emotional demands of the course.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills to support others more effectively.
You'll practise responding skills used in counselling conversations.
You'll explore how to interact with individuals and groups in helping roles.
You'll build self-awareness relevant to counselling practice.
You'll learn how counselling skills apply in professional and voluntary settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, running during the day. Teaching combines formal instruction with individual, small group, and whole group activities. The course is highly interactive throughout. Assessment is through coursework and participation in activities that reflect the skills covered on the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bracknell and Wokingham College 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 and community settings.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students who need additional support.
Youth support worker: help young people navigate challenges.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings.
Counselling volunteer: begin voluntary counselling work while training further.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: the next step if you want to train as a professional counsellor.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: required to practise as a qualified counsellor with a professional body.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or facilitation roles in adult learning.
