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Course Title
Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills
Who is the course for?
This course builds on what students have learned during the Introduction Course; and similarly to the Introduction Course is for anyone who works or is interested in working with other people in a wide variety of professions.
Our students continue to explore their personal values and beliefs. You will also continue to explore your understanding of others and continue to examine how your attitudes impact on your personal and professional relationships.
The course helps you to further develop your practical counselling skills, looks deeper in to counselling theory, particularly client-centred philosophy; and will be of great benefit to those who wish to improve their relationships with others.
Entry Requirements
- You need to have Level 2 oral and written English communication skills, or be willing to work toward gaining such skills.
- Be willing to discuss some of your thoughts and feelings with other students and your tutors.
- Be willing to give and receive feedback from your peers.
- Have commitment to exploring your relationships with others and how your values, attitudes and beliefs impact on these relationships.
- Be committed to your learning.
- Internal Applicants: Must have tutor recommendation to progress.
- External Applicants: Need to attend a group interview and assessment process with a Certificate in Counselling tutor.
Course Description
A large element of the work is based on experiential learning and observation and it involves commitment to personal development; often the course continues to provide students with a life changing experience.
The course:
- Enhances your theoretical understanding of the three main approaches to counselling.
- Enhances: counselling skills development; identification, practice and the effective application of these skills.
- Enhances personal growth and understanding.
- Further enhances your understanding of others.
- Enhances your ability to work effectively transculturally and with diversity.
- Develops basic research and oral presentation skills.
You will also have regular meetings with one of the course tutors to discuss your learning and developmental needs.
The Units of the Course
There are 7 Units to the course, which are:
- Working Ethically
- Using Counselling Skills
- Extending Empathy, UPR and Congruence
- Focusing on the Client’s Needs and Goals
- Self-Awareness and Diversity
- Reflecting and Evaluating Own Effectiveness
- Basic Research and Research Skills
Assessment Methods
Similarly to the Introduction Course assessment is continuous and based on a portfolio of evidence which you build throughout the duration of the course.
You will also work with others in sub-groups to complete a basic Research Project into an area of diversity which interests you. With your group you will also make a short class presentation of your project.
There is also a short assessment during which you observe a counselling session and answer a number of questions about what you have observed.
Awarding Body
LC&CTA and Externally by QA Team: Lewisham College
When does the course run?
There are two opportunities to join the course during the academic year and you will engage in 90 hours of study time during the course; you will also need to study at home for approximately 4 hours a week.
The course starts in September and January and runs for 24 weeks (2 Academic Terms).
The Autumn 2009 course starts on Monday 14th September.
What does the course cost?
£345 (£285.00 + Annual Registration Fee of £60.00)
Payable by a deposit of £175 followed by 2 payments of £30 on 1st October and 1st November.
The Registration Fee provides you with access to College facilities such as the Learning Centre Services.
There are no concessions on counselling courses, but you will have the opportunity to agree a payment plan to spread the cost of the course.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course and with tutor recommendation you will be able to join the Diploma in Counselling Skills during the subsequent academic year.
All counselling qualifications enhance your employability in those professions which require employees to have basic counselling or pastoral care skills, such as: Care Work, Child Care, Nursing, Teaching, Mentoring, Youth and Guidance Work, Advocacy and Befriending.
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