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Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling (Classroom Based)

Next Open Event · 10th September 4:30pm to 7:00pm

The AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling aims to further develop the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2. This qualification enables learners to work towards becoming a reflective practitioner of counselling by considering theories of human development, self-awareness, supervision and issues of difference and diversity.

It also provides knowledge and understanding of the three main core theories and theorists that underpin counselling and addresses the nature of psychological problems and how they may be approached.

The specialist skills and knowledge gained in this qualification will be applicable in a range of working contexts. It will enable learners to understand the need for a firm grasp of a coherent theoretical approach to counselling or supporting others

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Understand the differences in counselling and other helping roles using counselling skills.
Learn about the role of professional guidelines and frameworks involved in the ethical use of counselling.
Explore the core qualities needed for the profession and develop practical skills to help support individuals.
Provides a basic understanding of the 3 main approaches to Counselling

 

 

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Assessment Methods

Role play
Reflective Journals
Exam

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Psychotherapists and Cognitive Behaviour Therapists

Up to £58,614
/year

Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists use a variety of therapies in one-on-one or group settings to help people with mental health issues, stress, emotional and relationship problems.

Therapy Professionals

Up to £48,395
/year

Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities.

Youth and Community Workers

Up to £39,948
/year

Youth and community workers provide support to individuals or groups of individuals through a range of activities or services that aim to encourage participation in social and community life and […]

Registered Mental Health Nurses

Up to £58,460
/year

Registered mental health nurses support and care for people with a range of mental health conditions, in hospital and community settings, and help them towards recovery and management of their […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling (Classroom Based)
Progression

Progression

On completion of this course, you can progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or a relevant degree course.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

£811.00Please Note Course Fees are subject to change.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

Course is part time you will be in college for 4 hours a week for 36 weeks.

Study Mode

Part-Time

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