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Helping Skills Level 2 Award (Intro to Counselling Skills)
The intention of this course is to introduce learners to the use of helping skills in work and everyday life. The qualification is designed for anyone who uses or intends to use helping skills int he field of childcare, learning and development, health and/or social care, voluntary or community work.

Open Course Fees

B1: £183.58 (In London Resident)
B2: £125.08 (London Concessionary)
B3: £0.00 (Concessionary)
B4: £270.54 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

The intention of this course is that you will have learnt to –
• Develop self-awareness for the helping relations
• Develop listening and communication skills for the helping relationship
• Managing the helping relationship
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

This course is a practical course and you will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence. This is a qualification course.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

You will need to attend an initial assessment and a pre-course interview before you will be able to enrol. You will also need a minimum of a level 1 in English and digital skills, this is essential to successfully participate in online sessions as you will be required to work on online platforms such as Google Classroom and Moodle.
It’s important to remember that counsellors utilise life experience to empathise with client’s needs, but must remain emotionally detached and professional at all times. Occasionally, students can struggle with this if they have not fully emotionally healed from adversity in their own lives. Therefore, we reserve the right to recommend a different vocational route for some applicants at any stage of their counselling routes.
This course will be practical and you will be required to produce an portfolio of evidence to meet the course criteria.
The course will include workshops, seminars, personal development workshops and training group work, projects and presentations, reviews of skills, understanding and reviews of learning.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Attendance and punctuality are vital to your progress and success in your learning. Therefore, you are expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. You will also need to be able to submit assignments by the deadlines set by your tutor, which you will complete outside of the weekly class time. All classes are asked to complete the Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey at the beginning of their course. This enables us to identify and help people who need support.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

You will need a note pad and pen for your first session and your tutor will advise you on further materials if needed (Please do not purchase any materials before the first session).Please note that course fees are listed above and includes exam fees (if applicable). If you are unable to sit or fail the final exam and wish to resist the examination this will incur an extra charge.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

Upon completion of this course, learners can progress to: -
• Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Studies.
• Level 2 - Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• Level 2 - Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties
• Level 2 – Certificate Children and Young Peoples Workforce
• English qualifications
• Digital Skills qualifications
• Level 1 - Mentoring Award
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

The completion of this course will not qualify you as a Counsellor, however, could lead to voluntary/work opportunities, dependent on Employer requirements and relevant experience, such as:
• Helpee roles
• Trainee counsellor roles
• Youth support work
• Advocacy and mediation roles
• Mentoring roles
• Support roles
Progression onto further courses/levels will support you if you are considering a career in Counselling.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

To apply, you must book an initial assessment session. See the brochure or contact a centre for details of upcoming dates. You will be able to pay by cash, card or cheque (made payable to London Borough of Hillingdon). Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
Prosp User 11
COB1012
25/04/2023
18/07/2023
09:30 - 13:15
11 weeks
Civic Centre
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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