Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CSK-L2 Candidate Guide CSK-L2 External Assessment Guide CSK-L2 Quick Reference Criteria CSK-L2 Specification CSK-L2 Candidate Group Work Self-Review CSK-L2 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CSK-L2 Candidate Self-Assessment of Skills CSK-L2 Candidate Self-Review CSK-L2 Candidate Self-review Sheet for Recorded Session CSK-L2 Examples of Assignments CSK-L2 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework CSK-L2 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CSK-L2 Tutor Observation for Recorded Helping Session CSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills Guidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2, CST-L3 & CAST-L3 Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CSK-L2 External Assessment Guide CSK-L2 Quick Reference Criteria CSK-L2 Specification CSK-L2 Tutor Guide Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres CSK-L2 Candidate Group Work Self-Review CSK-L2 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CSK-L2 Candidate Self-Assessment of Skills CSK-L2 Candidate Self-Review CSK-L2 Candidate Self-review Sheet for Recorded Session CSK-L2 Example Assignment Feedback Sheet CSK-L2 Example Internal Assessment Schedule CSK-L2 Examples of Assignments CSK-L2 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework CSK-L2 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CSK-L2 Tutor Observation for Recorded Helping Session CSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills e-Portfolio statement Guidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2, CST-L3 & CAST-L3 Immediacy - Guidance, Practical Examples and Exercises Tutorial Record

Purpose

This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.

This qualification is for:

Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development

This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.

It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.

Entry requirements

No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification but please read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

This qualification is eligible for funding in England under local flexibility arrangements.

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 500/7938/4 Guided Learning Hours 90 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 170 hours Credit value 17 Minimum age 18 years

Progression

Successful candidates may progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.