Diploma in Counselling Skills

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaNCFE

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

54 providers teach this exact qualification.

North East10

Darlington College
Darlington · 18 weeks
They ask for: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners will have ideally already achieved a Level 2 qualificati
Their version£2,225
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool · 132 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Learning Curve Group Limited
Spennymoor · 15 weeks
They ask for: There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
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Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: You should have achieved a Level 2 in Counselling. Evidence of relevant sector specific experience will also be considered. Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
Their version£2,225
New College Durham
Durham · 1 year
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,268
Northern Care Training
Spennymoor · 20 weeks
They ask for: This course is funded via the National Skills Fund. You will be eligible for funding if: Your income is below the income threshold applicable to your region. We
Their versionFree
Profound Services
Spennymoor · 20 weeks
They ask for: This course is funded via the National Skills Fund. You will be eligible for funding if: Your income is below the income threshold applicable to your region. We
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Sunderland City Metropolitan Borough Council
Sunderland · 10 days
They ask for: Nor formal entry requirements
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Sunderland College
Sunderland · 270 hours
They ask for: Ideally, you should have GCSEs at grade 4/C in English and Maths, or a Level 2 equivalent qualification. If you have not yet achieved these qualifications, you
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South East8

Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: You will need a CPCAB level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or a recognised face to face equivalent qualification of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours. Foll
Their version£2,225
Activate Learning
Oxford · 18 weeks
They ask for: You will need a CPCAB level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or a recognised face to face equivalent qualification of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours. Foll
Their version£2,225
Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: You will need a level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or a recognised face to face equivalent qualification of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours. Following
Their version£2,225
Activate Learning
Oxford · 18 weeks
They ask for: You must have undertaken and proficiently passed a counselling skills training course. This should be either our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or an
Their version£2,225
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 26 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)
Epsom · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Vincent College
Gosport · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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North West8

Back To Work Training Limited
Stockport · 19 days
They ask for: Aged 19+ UK / EU resident for 3+ years Eligible to work in the UK Good standard of Maths and English Access to a PC / Laptop with a stable internet connection
Their versionFree
Blackburne House Group
Liverpool · 28 weeks
They ask for: Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview.
Their version£2,225
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 1 year
They ask for: To do this programme, you will need a Level 2 Counselling qualification (having studied a minimum of 90 hours). You must also be able to undertake written and o
Their version£2,225
Hopwood Hall College
Manchester · 31 weeks
They ask for: Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
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Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington · 220 hours
They ask for: Please contact Lakes College on 01946839300 for more information
Their version£2,225
Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 1 year
They ask for: Initial assessment after application
Their versionFree
The Oldham College
Oldham · 204 hours
They ask for: To be eligible for this course you will need to have previously completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts. Prospective learners should be aware th
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Three Dimensional Training Limited
Birkenhead · 2 months
They ask for: Open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region
Their versionFree

West Midlands7

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 40 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need qualifications at Level 2 and a minimum of Level 1 in English. You�ll also complete an initial assessment to confirm you�re working at Level 2.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton-On-Trent · 20 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 18 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 10 months
They ask for: Students must have successfully completed the Intermediate Counselling Skills Course.
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 22 weeks
They ask for: Learners should be aged 24 and over, but otherwise there are no entry requirements.??
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SCCU LTD
Coventry · 35 weeks
They ask for: No entry requirements
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: To enrol for Telford College Distance Learning you must be aged 19+ as of the 31/08/25, be a resident of England and have lived in the EU for the last three yea
Their versionFree

London6

Capital City College Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need: GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths or English.
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Let Me Play Ltd
London · 5 months
They ask for: 19 and older, must live in fundable area.
Their versionFree
Morley College
London · 33 weeks
They ask for: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Not Self-directed study) or CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in counselling skills . Learners are advised to have
Their version£2,225
Morley College
London · 34 weeks
They ask for: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Not self-directed study) or CPCAB level 2 Certificate in counselling skills. Learners are advised to have
Their version£2,225
New City College
London · 43 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,225
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£1,414

Yorkshire and The Humber6

Craven College
Skipton · 36 weeks
They ask for: Refer to Website for more information
Their version£2,250
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 9 months
They ask for: To study this course, you must have completed a level 2 certificate in counselling
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 331 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Total Training Provision Limited
Barnsley · 20 weeks
They ask for: To be able to compete our Level 3 courses, you must have not gained a level 3 qualification or higher after 1st April 2021. If you have gained a level 3 or high
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South West5

South Devon College
Paignton · 5 months
They ask for: You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2, You will be required to have achieved a Counselling qualification at Level 2 and/or have experience of
Their version£2,225
South Devon College
Paignton · 5 months
They ask for: You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2, You will be required to have achieved a Counselling qualification at Level 2 and/or have experience of
Their version£2,225
South Devon College
Paignton · 7 months
They ask for: You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2, You will be required to have achieved Level 2 in a Counselling qualification and/or have experience of
Their version£2,345
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 6 months
They ask for: This course is suited for learners who have already completed counselling skills training (e.g. the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent). As
Their versionFree
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their version£2,225

East Midlands3

Boston College
Boston · 1 year
They ask for: The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma are a Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate.
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Ct Skills Limited
Nottingham · 15 weeks
They ask for: Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Currently live in England and lived in the EU for 3 years. Funded Via the Adult Skills Funded Free Courses for Jobs. You must b
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Leicester College
Leicester · 30 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England1

The College of West Anglia
King's Lynn · 34 weeks
They ask for: This course covers the skills needed to communicate effectively and to engage in a one-to-one helping relationship appropriately.
Their version£2,200