Introduction To Counselling

L1 Level 1
Part Time
9 January 2025 — 20 March 2025
Barry Campus
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding
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Introduction To Counselling

About this course

If you are keen to develop your knowledge and skills of counselling, then our Introduction to Counselling programme is the perfect course for you! This taster course will introduce students to listening skills and the principles of counselling training, and is delivered through a range of teaching methods, including experimental learning in the classroom.

What you will study

On this course students will study:

  • Listening skills
  • Self awareness and reflective practice

Course times

Barry - 18:00 - 20:30 Tuesday

Cardiff - 12:30 - 15:00 - Wednesday

Teaching and assessment

  • Written assessment

Course fee per year

Exam Fee: £10.00

Course Fee: £95.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Entry requirements

No formal requirements, but an ability to write a 500 word reflective journal each week. Applicants must be 18 or over.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

9 January 2025

End date

20 March 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

2.5 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

CRCR1E05
L1

Qualification

PS11CY011 Counselling Skills and Strategies

Career prospects & further study

After completing this course, successful candidates may progress onto the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ

Cardiff and Vale College

City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FE

+44 (0)2920 250 250

CAVC welcomes correspondence and calls in Welsh. We will respond in Welsh, and it will not lead to delay.
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