Awarding body:
NCFE CACHE
Qualification code:
600/0727/8
Study time:
12 months
Study method:
Online and Practical
£449.00
This course is fully recognised and is Ofqual regulated so will benefit anyone wanting to develop their skills, knowledge and cement the foundations of counselling skills to progress to becoming an accredited counsellor or work within a counselling role. Through written assignments and practical evidence submissions, learners develop their understanding of counselling theory and approaches to develop the basis of their practice.
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About this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Course
This qualification is designed for learners interested in using counselling skills as part of their role in a wide range of sector areas, or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies. This qualification aims to provide learners with more in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners develop counselling skills, understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills and appreciate the importance of self-development.
| Study Time: | 400 hours |
| Enrolment length: | 12 months |
| Course Format: | Online |
| Entry Requirements: | None Specific |
Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees. This qualification will enable you to progress to a variety of roles such as:
- Health education/health promotion worker
- Mental health support worker
- Clinical health care support worker
Qualification
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is a knowledge and skills based qualification. The final part of the qualification requires you to provide a video of a role-play scenario, this can be with a friend or family member, and you will conduct a counselling session. This course requires students to pass 5 written assignments and 1 practical assignments (evidence for these is uploaded to our online campus). The qualification can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.
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See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Included in this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course are the following units:
Unit 1 – Developing counselling skills
In this unit, you will learn about the process involved in establishing a counselling relationship and how to manage the helping interaction once this relationship has been established to keep those involved safe and supported. You will learn how to determine the skills necessary for concluding a counselling skills interaction so that you can analyse the benefits of the interaction with individuals in a helping relationship and evaluate the outcome of the relationship. Finally, you will learn how self-reflection can improve the use of counselling skills and be able to explain how feedback and guidance can improve the use of counselling skills before learning how to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses in using counselling skills.
Unit 2 – Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
In this unit we will explain the characteristics and concepts of three key counselling theories and you will be given the opportunity to evaluate them. You will learn about the role of theory in relation to helping relationships and be able to demonstrate how to apply core theories when using counselling skills. You will learn how to assess the impact of applying core theory to interactions and then reflect on ways in which the study of counselling theory has developed your understanding of yourself, which will enable you to explain how this informs your own approach to counselling.
Unit 3 – Working ethically with counselling skills
In this unit you will learn how to explain the key features of a recognised ethical framework for counselling and be able to compare this with that of another professional body or organisation. You will learn how to compare different contexts where counselling skills are used and subsequently be able to explain issues that impact on the use of counselling skills in different settings. You will learn how to explain what is meant by ethical referral and why such a referral may be needed and what referral processes are in this context. Finally, you will learn when, how and why confidentiality and boundaries may be breached.
Unit 4 – Counselling skills and diversity
In this unit you will learn how to explain ways in which people experience discrimination and to evaluate your own experiences or observations of possible discrimination. You will also gain knowledge of how to assess how diversity impacts on the counselling relationship and how to analyse examples from your own experience where you have encountered issues of difference/diversity. Finally, you will learn about the legal aspects of anti-discriminatory practice.
Unit 5 – Counselling skills and personal development
In this unit you will learn how you identify your own personal development needs and how to explain the importance of continued self-development for a time when you are using counselling skills. You will learn about the importance of personal development in counselling skills practice and how feedback contributes to the process of personal development. You will learn how to evaluate your own counselling skills practice and how your own development has been influenced by this. You will also look at barriers to personal development and self-awareness.
Practical skills and reflection
The final part of your course will be to conduct a practical counselling session. After the session you will need to reflect on this and analyse the session to be able to work on your counselling skills to improve for further sessions.
Online study and instant enrolment
All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.
Our Online Campus includes:
- Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
- Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
- Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
- Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
- Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
- Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
- Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
- Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
- Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.
Unlimited assessment submissions
All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.
Get full tutor support
Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.
We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.
Assessments
To pass this course learners must pass all assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.
Enrolment Length
All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!
NCFE CACHE certified qualification
This course is fully accredited with NCFE CACHE and comes with their certification upon completion. This means you will achieve a fully Ofqual recognised qualification with the certification fees included in the course costs.
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Ofqual Regulated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected].
What is included in this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course?
All of our courses come with everything you need. Your lessons, tuition and certification costs with NCFE CACHE are included in the cost of this qualification. There is nothing else that you need to buy or pay for in order to finish the course and get accredited.
Is this course regulated?
Yes this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. You can find the qualification number for the course under the Description section and this can be checked with both the awarding body (NCFE) and Ofqual to check it's legitimacy.
CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.
Do I have to sit an exam?
No, there are no exams for this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course. Everything is assessed through coursework and assignments, practical assessments and your practical hours. You can submit at anytime within the enrolment term.
Am I assigned a tutor for this course?
You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrollment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of out working hours.
Can I speak to someone before I enrol?
Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.
How long do I have to study?
The enrolment term is 12 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments, practical tasks and practical hours then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 12 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.
What are the payment options?
There are various payment options for this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.
Do you offer any funding for the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course?
Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.
Do I need to buy anything else for this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course?
Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!
How do I log in and access my course?
Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed and passed all units and your course is paid in full (either paid in full upon enrolment or if paying monthly then the remaining balance paid or monthly payments complete), then we can request your certificate from the Awarding Body. Certificates take 6-12 weeks to arrive with us, and once we receive them, we will then contact you to confirm the address to post them. Certificates are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.
What happens if I fail an assignment?
If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.
How do I complete my assignments?
Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.
How long does it take to mark my work?
We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.
Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?
You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.
What device can I/shall I use?
As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.
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