Wrecsam :: Brynteg :: Cyrsiau Cymunedol :: Diploma In Theraputic Counselling (level 4)

You are likely to be seriously considering a career in counselling. This may be in a voluntary, community, NHS and private sectors or self employment field. You may have already completed a level 3 course in counselling, have had some trainee experience in counselling in an agency setting, and/or undertaken significant informal counselling activities.

 

Prior learning at level 3, i.e. NOCN Certificate or Diploma or equivalent @ level 3 in Counselling, at least 2 A levels, or BTEC National Diploma, NVQ 3, Access or GNVQ Advanced.

 

However, adults do not always need these prior qualifications as their life experiences may be sufficient to enable them to do the course. If this route is chosen, then students will need to attend a skills assessment event prior to the commencement of the course to see whether they can complete the assessment criteria for the course. A formal interview forms part of the application process for this course. Success at this interview is essential for entry to the course.

 

Sometimes, even if an applicant has previous level 3 qualifications, they may still need to do another level 3 course in Counselling first to update their knowledge/skills prior to being accepted onto this course. All applications are treated individually and any educational progress guidance is given firstly, to most benefit the applicant, and, secondly, to ensure the most supportive working environment for groups of learners on courses. 

 

Independent References will be sought, and a clean CRB check is required from all learners.

 

Age – You must be at least 19yrs of age to enrol on this course. There is no upper age limit.

Commitment – You must be able to commit time and resources to undertake the practical applied elements and aim to attend at least 70% of the taught sessions.

 

The course is part time over 2yrs duration-total time = 450hrs + applied practical/tutorial elements of 150hrs. The course includes a taster day at commencement of the course, 36 wks x 4.5hr classes as well as 8 Saturday schools and 2 x 30 minute tutorials per year 

 

The course will provide you with an opportunity to develop safe and ethical practice as an agency counsellor. You will gain a secure understanding of how to develop and sustain therapeutic counselling relationships as well as developing self awareness which includes challenging your own prejudices, fears or issues within the counselling process. You will practice self reflection and work within a model of counselling theory and skills. 

There are no optional units on this course - ALL seven units are mandatory.