Level 3 Certificate in Counselling – September 2024
| Funding information: | Adult Learner Loans available, course costs apply. |
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| Duration: | 1 academic year |
| Attendance: | Part-time Evening |
Course Overview
This AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge you gained on the Level 2 Counselling Skills course.
The course covers theories of human development, self-awareness, supervision and issues surrounding difference and diversity in order for you to work towards becoming a reflective practitioner of counselling.
Additionally, the course helps you to gain an understanding of core theories and theorists that underpin counselling and looks at the nature of psychological problems and how they may be approached.
The skills and knowledge gained from this qualification will be applicable in a range of working practices and contexts. The course is part time and runs for 3 hours a week over 34 weeks. Attendance is on a Wednesday, either 09:15-12:30 or 5:30-8:30pm.
Course Content
Students will undertake three mandatory components:
- Counselling Theory
- Counselling Skills
- Developing Reflective Practice in Counselling
Entry Requirements
Mandatory requirement to have completed the L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills course. You will also need to hold GCSE C in English or a L2 Functional Skills equivalent in Literacy.
Assessment Methods
- Externally set
- internally marked and externally verified assessment tasks which include role play
- professional discussion
- written work
- journals and a written exam.
Progression
This qualification has been designed as the next step in the ladder for professional development for aspiring and practising counsellors. Upon completion of the Level 3 certificate you could progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice.
Case Study
Current Level 3 Counselling students
Chesterfield CampusLevel 3 Certificate in Counselling
"Everything is working well, I am enjoying the course and there is a great atmosphere in class. The structure of the course is organised and consistent. I find the class is full of discussion and education, creative and innovative. I feel the college is always happy to help with any questions I have, I know there is always someone there to support me if needed. Absolutely love my tutor Kirsty Allen and the way she's structured our lessons. Don't feel any improvements could be made. It is ideal financially that my Level 3 qualification is subsidised by the government, this is something that would be incredibly helpful for myself and my peers if we embark on Level 4, even if it means only being discounted perhaps. I am clearly gaining further knowledge and therefore further study is pertinent and beneficial to my future career. Most importantly however, is the fact that I enjoy attending my classes even after a long tumultuous day at work, the atmosphere and environment is fantastic."