This level 2 qualification aims to give you an understanding of the journey to becoming a counsellor, including the skills and knowledge you are likely to acquire on the way.
DurationThis level 2 qualification aims to give you an understanding of the journey to becoming a counsellor, including the skills and knowledge you are likely to acquire on the way.
It also offers insights into the counselling landscape and emphasises the benefits of in-person and online remote learning, providing clarity as individuals start their path toward becoming a counsellor.
What you'll learn
You'll gain knowledge and skills to work within the counselling ethical framework - a guide for best practice.
Learning is in accordance with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Award Body.
Assessments / Exams
There is an exam at the end of this course.
Added extras
You will study one evening a week and be required to complete a weekly journal for your tutors to assess.
Entry requirements
You'll have an interview with a counselling lecturer.
There might also be a need for a pre-screening assessment.
Our teaching staff
Our staff all have recent industry experience, and many of them continue to work in care alongside their teaching.
What this course leads to
Once you've successfully completed this course, you can move onto the Level 3 Certificate.
A truly great college - passionate about success
If you share our passion for success then you're in the right place, and in good company. Every year over 6,000 students of all ages choose to study with us because they want to succeed too.
Whether your goal is to be your own boss or to work for a global business, to secure a promotion or to gain your first job through a Traineeship or Apprenticeship, you'll benefit from industry-standard training centres and facilities that are among the best in London.
You'll enjoy high-quality technical and professional training that'll develop the skills you need to get you to university, straight into work, or to take your career to the next level.
Our vision, missions and values
Our Vision: A Truly Great College delivering inspirational learning and excellence through career focused education
Our Mission: To unleash potential, creating better futures for our learners, businesses and communities
Our Values:
Learners and customers - at the heart of everything we do
Respectful - valuing and treating all fairly and as individuals
Passionate - energising, engaging and inspiring all to achieve their potential
Collaborative - working together to achieve excellence and growth
Innovative - leading the way, seeking new ways to continually improve
Excellent - in learning, teaching and assessment. The key to our success.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Why Barking & Dagenham College?
It's simple! We're innovative and provide a great place to learn for students of all ages.
We don't just provide you with a qualification, we train you for a career. Working closely with employers, we tailor your training to give you all the skills needed for success in your studies, in your workplace, and for developing your career.
This is achieved through:
A rounded study programme
Real work opportunities
Masterclasses
Skills competitions
Interaction with representatives of top companies
Opportunities for trips & travel
... and much more!
We look forward to seeing you in college... and helping you achieve success!
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