Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2
at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
This Level 2 Certificate is a great introduction to counselling skills for anyone interested in supporting others in everyday life or work. You�ll explore how counselling skills are used and the approaches that underpin them. Please note: this qualification does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor.
What you need to get on
There are no formal entry requirements, but it may be helpful if you�ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
James Watt College
Aldridge Road Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NE
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
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