Counselling Concepts - January Start

This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.

This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children's care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).

This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor.

English and IT skills are desirable as an E. portfolio will be constructed for assessment.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, English and IT Skill are desirable to complete assignments and an E portfolio.

If you have been receiving counselling or rehabilitation, you must be six months clear from recovery. You will be asked to sign a declaration form stating this.

This programme is assessed via assignment and a practical observation.

Level 3 Counselling if successful through the application process, which includes a written piece of work and an interview

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

Our course enquiries team is on-hand to answer any questions you might have about this qualification, the application process, enrolment, or anything else about life at The Manchester College.