Health, Science and Social Care Professions

Counselling Skills Level 3 Part-time

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course starts on 16 January. Lessons are every Thursday between 9.30am and 4.30pm until 26 June. Enrolment will take place on Wednesday 8 January.

Entry requirements

  • Candidates will need to be aged 19 or above.
  • Possession of a Level 2 qualification in Counselling Skills/Helping Skills (proof of this will be expected at enrolment).
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or the equivalent).

You will achieve

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Course overview

Enrolment for the January start will take place on Wednesday 8 January. After making an application you will be booked in to an available timeslot.

This course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills, e.g. professionals in education, welfare or voluntary roles.

Key topics:

  • Developing counselling skills
  • Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
  • Working ethically with counselling skills
  • Counselling skills and diversity
  • Counselling skills and personal development

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

  • Continuous assessment through assignments/reflective journals and a portfolio of evidence.
  • Candidates must submit a completed portfolio of evidence by the end of the course for final assessment. External verifier may request photocopying part of your portfolio but your confidentiality will be maintained at all times.
  • Minimum 90% attendance, which will be monitored throughout the course.

Equipment required will be discussed with the tutor.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to Level 4 counselling qualifications Counselling Therapeutic Diploma Level 4 Part-time | Barnsley College

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £2225. This course is eligible for the Free Courses for Jobs funding which means you can study this for free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the drop-down option below for more details. If you are not eligible for funding then you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.

19+ Students

Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?

You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

Extra information

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

We have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a level 3 qualification OR
  • You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  • You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Earnings Threshold

  • If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year then you may not have to pay for this course.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Counselling Skills Level 3 Part-time

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