Part time CPCAB Level 2 Certificate to Counselling Skills
Vocational qualification
In Doncaster
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Doncaster
The course is certificated by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) in line with the National Qualification Framework. The course runs for a full academic year, one 3 hour session per week. Class time is made up of small and large group discussions, skills practice and tutor input. Weekly sessions in class will cover the further development of counselling skills.
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About this course
All learners will need to complete an application and interview prior to enrolling.
Students will need the CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills, or equivalent. Students need to be aware of the written assessment element of the course and be at least 21 years of age.
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Course programme
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate to Counselling Skills
Start/End Date
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Fee
Benefit A
Benefit B
15/09/09 -
15/06/10
TUE
E046/02
18:00
21:00
HUB
£426.00
£141.00
£141.00
17/09/09 -
17/06/10
THU
E046/03
09:30
13:30
HUB
£426.00
£141.00
£141.00
Course description
The course is certificated by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) in line with the National Qualification Framework.
The course runs for a full academic year, one 3 hour session per week. Class time is made up of small and large group discussions, skills practice and tutor input.
Weekly sessions in class will cover the further development of counselling skills; some theory (Carl Rodgers and Gerard Egan) practical skills development in role play.
Course Structure
The course will concentrate on developing students†counselling skills and will follow seven units of study which are based on the process in the CPCAB model:
- Use counselling skills ethically and safely
- Manage helping interaction
- Communicate empathetic understanding
- Manage an active listening space
- Use self-awareness to facilitate helping work
- Use counselling skills in a consistent and logical way
- Use study skills to help manage learning
Each unit has a learning outcome and assessment criteria which needs to be met in order for candidates to successfully complete the course.
To evidence learning and the criteria, students are required to produce a weekly journal; at least one self-review; an audio tape of skills practice plus a written evaluation; a 10 minute presentation to the class following a visit to a counselling service or agency and a written evaluation; feedback on skills practice sessions and to complete an External assessment set by the exam board.
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.
Students will need the CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills, or equivalent. Students need to be aware of the written assessment element of the course and be at least 21 years of age.
Course Progression
Students may progress on to CPCAB†s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies if completion of this course is successful.
Course Career Prospects
- The course provides many students with the necessary counselling skills to enhance their current posts. It is also part of the progression toward qualification as a professional counsellor.
- If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
Part time CPCAB Level 2 Certificate to Counselling Skills