Level 2 Counselling Course in Blackpool. Evening counselling classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time over 15 weeks. You can fit study around your existing commitments. The course covers counselling theories and practices, and builds the interaction and personal skills needed when working with others. No previous counselling training or experience is required. You will need to be able to complete written and spoken assessments at Level 2. Note that this level 2 counselling qualification does not fully qualify you as a counsellor.
Who this course is for
This engaging programme allows you to explore counselling theories and practices and develop valuable interaction skills for working with others. It provides a nationally-recognised qualification to support career progression for those wanting to work with people and those that already do. On this course you will hone the personal qualities and attributes essential for overall success in working life. The course does not fully qualify you as a counsellor. If this is your career aim we have other more suitable courses available.
Entry requirements
You don't need any previous counselling training or experience, however you will need to be able to undertake written and spoken assessments at level 2.
What you will learn
You'll explore key counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop active listening and communication skills.
You'll build the personal qualities and attributes needed when supporting others.
You'll practise interaction skills for working with individuals in a range of settings.
You'll understand ethical principles relevant to counselling and support work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. Assessment is through written and spoken tasks completed during the course. You'll need to be able to undertake both types of assessment at Level 2. Classes run in the evening, so you can study without giving up daytime work or other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham 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 and communication skills in care settings
Teaching assistant - support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing
SEN teaching assistant - work with children with additional needs
Youth support worker - help young people with personal challenges
Adult educator - facilitate learning and personal development
Counselling support roles - assist qualified counsellors in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - develops your practice further and is a common next step toward professional counselling training.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - the qualification many training routes require before you can work as a counsellor in practice.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Education and Training - if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
