Counselling Level 3

Course Code: OCN101
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

This programme is designed for people who wish to develop an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling in relation to a range of counselling situations.

The objectives of the course are to, describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do, list common types of counselling and understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling.
Practice and improve their listening skills, demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation, describe the key aspects of successful mediation and understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation.
List sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations, identify a model approach for a range of counselling scenarios and client situations and to develop an understanding of the ethics and confidentiality required of counsellors.

Course Content

Section A

The basics of counselling
Types of counselling
New wave counselling
Traditional counselling styles
Listening skills
Negotiation
Mediation
Crisis mediation

Section B

Practical counselling for common situations
Ethics and confidentiality
Problem centred approaches to counselling
Grief and bereavement
Couples and relationships
Stress problems
Depression
Eating disorders
Alcohol problems
Children
Substance abuse

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards