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Counselling Skills NCFE Level 2 Certificate (Intensive)

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate18 weeksPart time£495

What the college says

This introductory Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate programme is a part-time course where you’ll learn a variety of listening and responding skills which will enhance your interaction with others. This counselling course is highly interactive, combining formal teaching with individual, small group and whole group activities. This qualification is for those: starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor, who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles, who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development, wanting to complete the Level 2 and 3 course in one year to gain entry to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Intensive course only)., . The awarding organisation for this course is NCFE.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure that those joining are able to meet the academic and emotional demands of the course.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

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

  • Guildford College

    Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Guildford

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