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Skill Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop your knowledge and understanding of counselling, to introduce you to the skills required for counselling and to prepare for further learning or training in this area.

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom at our adult learning centres.

•  Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, Crescent Road, M8 5UF
•  Forum Learning Centre, Forum Square, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX
•  Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, M18 8HE
•  Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, Upper Lloyd Street, M14 4HZ
•  Longsight Library and Learning Centre, 519 Stockport Road, M12 4NE
•  Newton Heath Library, Old Church Street, M40 2JB
•  The Avenue Library and Learning Centre, Victoria Avenue East, M9 6HW
•  Withington Adult Learning Centre, 24a Burton Road, M20 3ED

Learning Objectives

On this course you will study the following four mandatory units:

Using counselling skills: In this unit, you will identify core counselling skills and understand how these are practised in a counselling relationship. You will gain an understanding of how to establish a helping relationship and consider any boundaries that need to be considered.

Introduction to counselling skills theories: This unit will allow you to explore the key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling, including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). You will discover the key differences between these theories and gain an understanding of the significance of counselling theory.

Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills: In this unit you will cover the concepts of diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills. You will gain an understanding of anti-discriminatory practice, discover the key aspects of an ethical framework and discover varied ways to address diversity in counselling skills practice.

Counselling skills and personal development: In this final unit, you will develop your own self-understanding – identifying your own values and beliefs and how to reflect on your personal qualities and skills. You will also identify where you would like to develop in the future and potential sources of support to help you do this.

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Funding Eligibility

The majority of our courses are free for Manchester residents aged 19+. During your assessment and enrolment appointment, we will assess your eligibility.

However, if you meet the requirements below, it’s likely that you’ll be eligible and will not have to pay any fees for your course.

•	Employed and earning less than £25,000
•	Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit
•	Studying for your first full Level 2 on an eligible legal entitlement course.

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For this course you are required to have Level 1 English and maths qualifications.

You will also need access to a laptop or PC and be digitally confident to complete assignments throughout the course. You can apply to our Chromebook loan system if you do not have a suitable device.

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