Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
This Introduction to Counselling Skills course will give you insight into counselling work and help you consider if you wish to train to become a counsellor.
During the sessions, you will enhance your emotional and social skills – including listening and communication skills – which will help you to understand yourself and your relationships with partners, family, work colleagues and friends more clearly. It will raise awareness on how to communicate with others and how this links with the way other people communicate with you.
You will be mostly trained in small groups and build a portfolio consisting of work that shows your understanding of what has been covered in class and personal reflections on what you have learned about yourself.
Please note: There are 16 places on each Award in Introduction to Counselling course. When the course is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted in the order they applied as places become available.
Prospective students are advised not to come on this course if they have experienced a major trauma within 6 months of the start date.
You must be proficient in using the Internet and in using a laptop/PC and printer.
North Devon CampusCourse details
Assessments
Your portfolio will be internally assessed and a minimum 80% attendance is required. There is no formal external assessment.
Entry Requirements
You must be 17 or over and have basic computer skills, access to a printer and a working email account.
Progression
It is possible to continue onto the Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 followed by the Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3, before completing the Counselling Diploma Level 4, subject to an interview at each of these levels.
Facilities and resources
Our lecturers are all qualified counsellors with private practice experience.
FAQs
Q: If I am in personal counselling can I attend?
A: You should be free from personal counselling for at least 12 months before applying for this course.
Apply for this course
North Devon Campus
Why Petroc should be your first choice
Petroc offers high quality education and training across North and Mid Devon. We provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
SUPPORTIVE
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.Â
INSPIRING
Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.Â
CONNECTED
We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.
