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Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies

at DCG, Derby · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate34 weeksPart time£811

What the college says

This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:take the next step in training to become a counsellorlearn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental healthunderstand the use of counselling skills in allied professionsbe prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency settingThis qualification leads to employment and increases employability opportunities across a range of health, care and allied sectors, such as for those whose role is to support others in sectors including health and social care, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications.

What you need to get on

You must be over 19 and have undertaken counselling skills training, such as our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours.You must also:have emotional stabilityhave an ability to form a counselling relationshiphave awareness of difference and diversitybe able to cope with the course contentbe able to identify reasons for training beyond just personal developmentbe motivated towards developing as a counselling practitionerpr

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • DERBY COLLEGE @ THE ROUNDHOUSE

    Roundhouse Road Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Derby

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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