Counselling Studies Level 3 Certificate (CPCAB)

This qualification is intended for candidates who want to take the next step in training to become a counsellor (having already acquired counselling skills at L2) and learn more about counselling theory. It helps students grasp the place for principles in the counselling process and within the counselling working environment.

On this course you will learn how to:

* Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling

* Understand the counselling relationship

* Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding

* Work within a user-centred approach to counselling

* Use counselling theory to develop self- awareness in counselling practice

* Understand theories of counselling and mental health

* Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studiesAs this is a government-funded course, there is a requirement for some elements of English and maths to be included in the course.Important note:

This course is unsuitable for learners currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion, due to the experiential elements that will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.Throughout your studies continual Formative and Developmental assessment will take place. At the end of the course your Summative assessment will be by submission of a portfolio.Portfolio: a portfolio of work that covers all the learning outcomes of the qualification. Amongst other pieces, this will include:

* Weekly reflective journals

* A group project

* A self-reflective essay

* Completed worksheets

* Record of feedback from assessed skills role-plays

* Evidence of wider readingPlease note: Due to the nature of the course, we reserve the right to discuss with learners their continuing suitability, at any point, whilst attending any of our Counselling Courses.Additional informationPlease bring a pen, paper and a ring binder folder to your class.Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom.

This course also includes the additional qualification - Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in Employability (Learning Aim: 60085010). This will give you useful skills for the workplace and be a great addition to your CV.

This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim 60333984)

This course is a Level 3.

1: Counselling Skills Level 2 (CPCAB) or its RPL equivalent

2: You will need to have appropriate levels of English skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course. You must have achieved an English GCSE at Grade 4 - 9 / C - A* or you must have achieved a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.

Please note there are large elements of assignment writing within the course.Must demonstrate a professional attitude akin to someone wanting to work as professional counsellor. This will include being empathetic to others including fellow learners and staff. Failure to do so can bring into question your suitability for the course.

PLEASE NOTE: Concessions rates may be available to those aged 19+ who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification or have a full Level 3 qualification but are unemployed or are employed but earn below the national living wage and live in a London Borough.

For further information or queries. please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk or call 020 8289 4700.If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

Progression will be based on successful completion of the course and tutor recommendation/reference.

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