CCPT - Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Training - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (600/0728/X)

How the course works

Flexible Online Study

After enrolling you will receive access to your online course content. You can then begin when you want and progress in your own time. You have up to 2 years to complete the course, with an expected total study time of 160 hours, studied at your own pace.

Your course units can be accessed at any time and each unit assignment including videos, will be completed via our unique interactive online learning platform.

You will be able to chat with your fellow students via our discussion forum and instant messaging to discuss topics with your peers.

There are a number of audio and video resources to support your learning as well as various activities specifically created to build up your knowledge alongside your assessed unit assignments.

There are also regular, interactive tutor “drop in” sessions available via our virtual classroom to further aid your learning – these also provide an opportunity to ask your tutor any questions should you wish.

Rewarding

Upon successful completion you will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (QAN 600/0728/X) qualification.

This course is also Online Quality Checked by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) – this means that in the opinion of the Society the training offered is safe, ethical and delivered in a competent fashion. Our students are able to obtain NCPS student membership.

Completing this course equips you with the basic foundation knowledge and building blocks which are vital if you wish to progress your career in counselling.

This course alone is not a route to the Accredited Register nor does it fully equip a graduate to practice as a qualified counsellor. In order to fully qualify, you would need to progress onto the level 3 course and then onto attendance Level 4 (or equivalent) training.

Support

At the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Training, we are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

Our tutors are all experienced, highly qualified and passionate about sharing their love of counselling. You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course by phone, Skype, online messaging or email – to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

What you will learn

This course consists of 4 units:

Unit 1: Using counselling skills
The learning outcomes from this unit are that you will:
- Know what core counselling skills are
- Know how to establish a helping relationship
- Be able to use core counselling skills in a helping relationship
- Know how to conclude a helping interaction
Unit 2: Introduction to counselling skills theories
The learning outcomes from this unit are that you will:
- Know elements of counselling theories
- Know the significance of counselling theory
Unit 3: Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
The learning outcomes from this unit are that you will:
- Know how an ethical framework relates to the use of counselling skills
- Know what discrimination means
- Understand about anti-discriminatory practice
Unit 4: Counselling skills and personal development
The learning outcomes from this unit are that you will:
- Know how to develop self-understanding
- Know personal qualities relevant to the helping roles
- Know how to meet own support needs
- Know how self-reflection contributes to personal development

Course length

As a guide, this course has an expected total study time of 160 hours, studied in your own time, at your own pace. If needed, you have up to 2 years to complete this course.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion you will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (QAN 600/0728/X) qualification*.

* NCFE CACHE registration fee is applicable

Career opportunities

After successfully completing this course, you will have worthwhile and sought-after skills and knowledge that will open many different career paths to you:

You can continue your training to become a qualified counsellor by enrolling on our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (600/0727/8) course.
Your new skills will be highly sought-after and will complement your work in many other fields. These include:
- Teaching in schools or nurseries
- Care work (e.g. Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Key Worker)
- Social work
- Working with children
- Humanitarian work
- Complementary therapy
- Nursing
- Police
- Prison service
- Human Resources in businesses
- Team Leader or Manager in an organisation
- Any role where you regularly communicate with other people

Requirements

You will need to be aged 18+ to enrol on this course.

You do not need any previous experience or qualifications.

You will need access to the internet, and access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Enrol now

There are 2 ways you can enrol

Pay the total course fee of £445* £311.50* in one sum
or
Pay 10 monthly payments of ~~£47.00~~ £33.65 (£25 administration fee included)