The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills is designed to provide learners with an introduction to basic counselling skills. Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
Learners will also begin to develop their practical skills in developing, maintaining, and concluding a basic counselling session, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the boundaries of an ethical framework.
This course has a start date in March 2025 and will be delivered at the University Campus North Lincolnshire, (UCNL).
Key Information
Course Level
Level 2
Delivery
Part-Time
Duration
10 Weeks
Awarding Body
Learners must achieve the two mandatory components to achieve this qualification.
M/617/4238 – The Fundamentals of Counselling
R/617/4233 – Introduction to Counselling Skills
There are 3 different methods of assessment.
Written assignment: Externally set, internally marked, externally verified. Tests the learner’s knowledge of the fundamentals of counselling through a written assignment.
Role play: Externally set, internally marked, externally verified. Takes place towards the end of the scheme of work, after the teaching of counselling skills are completed. Learners are trained and assessed in three roles (counsellor, client and observer).
Professional discussion: Externally set, internally marked, externally verified. Gives the learners an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality in counselling and knowledge about safeguarding as applied to counselling practice
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however you must:
- Currently live in England
- Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- be aged 19+
- Not be on an apprenticeship
The AIM suite of counselling qualifications are available from Level 2 to Level 6 and are available for learners at different stages of their careers in counselling. The suite has been designed taking into account professional counselling bodies’ requirements for the accreditation of counsellors and is structured to ensure their requirements in terms of guided learning hours and practicum are covered.
The AIM qualifications to support a career in counselling are: ▪ AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills.
▪ AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
▪ AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
▪ AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice ▪ AIM Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
▪ AIM Qualifications Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Informed by Research)
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
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