Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies (CAST-L3)

Learner Documents

CAST-L3 Candidate Guide CAST-L3 External Assessment Guide CAST-L3 Quick Reference Criteria CAST-L3 Specification Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CAST-L3 Candidate Group Work Self-Review CAST-L3 Candidate Guide to Project Report & Presentation CAST-L3 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CAST-L3 Candidate Project Self-Review CAST-L3 Candidate Self Review CAST-L3 Candidate Self-Review of Counselling Practice CAST-L3 Case Study Presentation Template CAST-L3 Examples of Written Assignments CAST-L3 Group Training Supervision Agreement CAST-L3 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework CAST-L3 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CAST-L3 Sample Group Training Supervision Activity CaST-L3 Support Activity for Understanding and Applying Theory for Criteria 6.2 and 6.3 CAST-L3 Support Document Research Assignment CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Project Presentation CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills

Tutor Documents

CAST-L3 External Assessment Guide CAST-L3 Quick Reference Criteria CAST-L3 Specification CAST-L3 Tutor Guide Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CAST-L3 Candidate Group Work Self-Review CAST-L3 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CAST-L3 Candidate Self Review CAST-L3 Candidate Self-Review of Counselling Practice CAST-L3 Case Study Presentation Template CAST-L3 Example Assignment Feedback Sheet CAST-L3 Example Internal Assessment Schedule CAST-L3 Example Scheme of Work CAST-L3 Examples of Written Assignments CAST-L3 Group Training Supervision Agreement CAST-L3 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework CAST-L3 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CAST-L3 Sample Group Training Supervision Activity CaST-L3 Support Activity for Understanding and Applying Theory for Criteria 6.2 and 6.3 CAST-L3 Support Document Research Assignment CAST-L3 Tutor Assessment of Candidate Development CAST-L3 Tutor Assessment of Group Training Supervision Skills CAST-L3 Tutor Guidance to Project Report & Presentation CAST-L3 Tutor Information Pack & FAQS CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Project Presentation CAST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills Transition Application for CAST-L3

Purpose

This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:

take the next step in training to become a counsellor
learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
Understand the use of counselling skills in allied professions
be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting

This qualification leads to employment and increases employability opportunities across a range of health, care and allied sectors, such as for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4).

Entry requirements

You must have undertaken counselling skills training, e.g. our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours.

Read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

The qualification is eligible in England for Advanced Learner Loans (19+).

Candidates in England may also be able to access funding according to individual entitlement criteria (e.g. related to age and/or employment status and/or prior qualifications).

For more detail see funding information.

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Key Information Qualification Number 610/3341/8 Guided Learning Hours 150 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 320 hours Credit value 32 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful learners may progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.