Counselling Concepts Award Level 2

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This course is aimed at people aged 19+ who have little or no experience or training in counselling skills, although attending a counselling skills introduction course would be an advantage. Amongst the topics you will learn are:- What is counselling?; Professional and ethical boundaries and barriers to counselling; How to practice effective listening and communication skills, including: 'Active listening, appropriate questioning', and 'Paraphrasing, summarising and non-verbal communication'; Identify own values and beliefs; and, How to develop counselling skills into the future. The skills are adaptable for various work situations where counselling skills would be useful, such as support worker, teacher, nurse etc. as well as those considering a career in counselling. You may be entitled to a free course or financial help with childcare, equipment, or fees, please contact the centre for further information or to book on the course.

Course information

Name: Counselling Concepts Award Level 2 Qualification title: Award in Counselling Concepts (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The first session will involve an assessment of your skills to ensure you can participate fully and be successful in all aspects of the course. You will be expected to complete study at home, although the course will also involve sitting 3 internally marked assessments to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. Awarding ABC Awards (formerly known as Awarding Body Consortium) Created 20170201 11:33:42 Updated 20170201 11:33:42

Entry requirements

A pen and notebook Equipment required A pen and notebook

Provider

WAKEFIELD CITY COUNCIL
ACES@wakefield.gov.uk
01924 303302
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/education/adulteducation

Address

Town Hall
Wood Street Town: Wakefield County:West Yorkshire