NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory

This qualification will be useful for those embarking on a career in counselling or seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills (e.g. nurses, social workers). It will also be useful to people seeking a career change and wishing to develop as professional counsellors and to anyone offering help on a one to one basis.
It will also be of use to those wishing to consolidate their skills and knowledge in a counselling context.
Entry RequirementsThe minimum age of entry for this qualification is 18 years.
Candidates should either:

·Hold the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent (e.g the NCFE Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills 7302)
We strongly discourage partners and persons in close relationships from attending the same course.
"Counselling practice requires considerable mental stamina and self awareness and we respectfully remind you that the courses are for training of counsellors and not for personal therapy. We would not recommend anyone to undertake counselling courses within two years of experiencing major personal problems."
Course Content
Aims and Objectives
This qualification aims to:
·Introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

The objectives of the qualification are to help you:

·Develop counselling skills.
·Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills.
·Understand the different contexts and situations where counselling skills are used.
·Appreciate the importance of self development.

How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment of skills. Internally assessd portfolio. Externally set and assessed assignment.
What can I do next?
Progression to the next stage is not automatic but will be decided by two interviews.
Counselling Diploma
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