E362 - The course is certificated by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) in line with the Qualifications and Credit 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 Rogers and Gerard Egan) practical skills development in role play. 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 'proficient' Students may progress on to CPCAB's Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies if completion of this course is successful. The course provides many students with the necessary counselling skills to enhance their current posts. It is also part of the progression towards qualification as a professional counsellor. Useful websites: www.bacp.co.uk www.ento.co.uk If you are unsure abo
Name: Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 Certificate Qualification title: Certificate in Counselling Skills (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body Created 20150807 10:57:54 Updated 20150807 10:57:54
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Title: Certificate in Counselling Skills (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Counselling Skills (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care