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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Free Opening Doors Course First step for the Counselling career path

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward11 weeksPart time

What the college says

p On this course you will learn about listening and communication skills for personal and professional development. This may be your first step if you are considering progressing to Level 2 Helping Skills and then to Level 3 Counselling Skills qualification (There is an interview at every stage). /p p span style=font size: var( bs body font size); font weight: var( bs body font weight); text align: var( bs body text align); The course is portfolio based so there are no exams just assignments where you gain all the learning you need in the classroom through the course handbook and online resources. The learning in the classroom is practical you will be learning through exploration of topics each week discussion with fellow students

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Brighton MET Central Campus

    Brighton Metropolitan College 1A Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Brighton
  • 13 January 2027 · Brighton
  • 14 April 2027 · Brighton

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