Part time CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills

CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills
Start/End Date

Day

Course Code

Start Time

End Time

Location

Fee

Benefit A

Benefit B


14/09/09 -

30/11/09

MON

X550/01

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

15/09/09 -

01/12/09

TUE

X550/02

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

17/09/09 -

03/12/09

THU

X550/03

13:30

16:30

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

04/01/10 -

22/03/10

MON

X550/05

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

05/01/10 -

23/03/10

TUE

X550/06

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

07/01/10 -

25/03/10

THU

X550/07

13:30

16:30

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

19/04/10 -

21/06/10

MON

X550/09

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

20/04/10 -

22/06/10

TUE

X550/10

18:00

21:00

HUB

£139.50

£139.50

£139.50

Course description
The course runs over ten weeks, three hours each week, and is offered at different times and days throughout the academic year. The course involves learning the skills of listening and relationship building in a practical way. It seeks to enable students to become more empathic to the needs of other people by developing increased self awareness.

Students should gain good understanding of the concepts and techniques of Person Centred Counselling, built into a three stage model of helping. The course is certificated by the COUNSELLING PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTRAL AWARDING BODY (CPCAB)

• Using Initial Counselling Skills Safely
• Establish the Helping Interaction
• Communicate Understanding of the Other Person's Concerns
• Focus on the Other Person's Agenda
• Use Initial Counselling Skills within the Helping Interaction
• Use Study Skills within the Learning Process

Course Structure
The course is designed to meet the learning outcomes of the 7 units set by the Exam board.

Learning is evidenced by meeting criteria based on these 7 units which can be documented in a weekly journal, skill practice feedback form peers and the tutor and external assessed Self-review

Each session in college will consist of material covering practical listening skills, a basic introduction to some theory (Carl Rodgers and Gerard Egan), and short role play sessions using the skills covered in class.

To pass the course both portfolio work and the external Assessment need to be marked as â€-proficientâ€

Course Entry requirements
All learners will need to complete an application and interview prior to enrolling.

Learners onto this course will be required to take the College's initial Assessment. There are no formal entry requirements although students need to be aware of the written assessment element of the course and be at least 21 years of age.

Course Progression
CPCAB see this course as a â€-stand alone†taster course, but progression is available to CPCAB†s Certificate to Counselling Skills Level 2.

Course Career Prospects

• The course provides many students with self awareness and developed Listening skills which may enhance their current job roles. It may also be beneficial as an introduction to a career in counselling.
• If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.