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Counselling
Introduction to Counselling
Develop confidence, communication, and personal development skills while gaining an introduction to a rewarding career.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 5 weeks
- Start Date - The course will start on 5 November
- Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
Through practical activities and group discussions, you will develop confidence when interacting with others while exploring self-awareness, reflection and wellbeing. The course also introduces study and digital skills to support progression into further learning.
Regardless of whether you study at our Huddersfield Centre or the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury, you will have access to our Learning Resource Centres and be able to expand your learning with a wealth of information and expert on-hand support and guidance.
You will learn the fundamentals of effective listening, as well as the importance of maintaining confidentiality, understanding boundaries, and safeguarding others. In addition, the course encourages self-awareness, reflection, and self-care, while also helping you to develop IT and academic skills essential for further learning and personal growth.
From 5 November, the course will run for five weeks every Thursday between 12.30pm and 3pm at our Huddersfield Centre and between 10am and 12:30 pm at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre.
Finance and Funding
The cost of the course is £60, but you might be eligible for funding. To find out more, please email ccustomerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
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Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
On completion, you may progress to the Level 2 Counselling Skills at Kirklees College.
Career Progression
This course provides a useful introduction to counselling and a good platform to progress to further study. Upon completion of that further study, you might be at the point where you can enter the profession.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.