Diploma in Counselling Level 3
Course details
Course code
Q00016970Course date
Number of classes
77 sessionsTutor
Tracey CohenFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineQualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Availability
Course overview
Course description
Learn about different counselling techniques including effective communication skills. Explore counselling skills theories and understand how to apply them in your job role. Gain awareness of the importance of diversity and ethics. Understand how counsellors work in a diverse society. Appreciate how counselling skills can support the personal development of others.
You will also learn important soft skills during this Level 3 Counselling course. Team working and communication are key skills for CVs in support work.
The Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills takes around 160 hours to complete. After, you can progress to Level 4 Counselling courses.
You can also progress to a job role that uses counselling skills. Counselling training is particularly useful if you work as a youth support worker, guidance officer, or mental health support worker. If you’re unsure which progression route is right for you, your WEA tutor will be happy to advise and discuss your options with you.
To take this course you’ll need to have access to the internet. You’ll communicate with your tutor and access learning materials through Canvas, the WEA’s digital learning portal.
We’re committed to helping you access and enjoy adult education. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
You’ll be supported throughout your studies by your dedicated WEA tutor. We promise it won’t feel like school, and you’ll be in control of your learning.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
