Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CST-L3 Candidate Guide CST-L3 External Assessment Guide CST-L3 Quick Reference Criteria CST-L3 Specification CST-L3 Candidate Group Work Self-review CST-L3 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CST-L3 Candidate Self-review CST-L3 Candidate Self-review of Counselling Practice CST-L3 Case Study Presentation Template CST-L3 Examples of Written Assignments CST-L3 Group Training Supervision Agreement CST-L3 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework CST-L3 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CST-L3 Sample Group Training Supervision Activity CST-L3 Support Activity for Understanding and Applying Theory for Criteria 6.2 and 6.3 CST-L3 Support Document Research Assignment CST-L3 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills Guidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2 & CST-L3 Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CST-L3 External Assessment Guide CST-L3 Quick Reference Criteria CST-L3 Specification CST-L3 Tutor Guide Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres CST-L3 Assignment Feedback Sheet CST-L3 Candidate Group Work Self-review CST-L3 Candidate Initial Learning Statement CST-L3 Candidate Self-review CST-L3 Candidate Self-review of Counselling Practice CST-L3 Case Study Presentation Template CST-L3 Example Assessment Schedule CST-L3 Examples of Written Assignments CST-L3 Group Training Supervision Agreement CST-L3 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework CST-L3 Role Play Activities to Support the Internal Assessment Process CST-L3 Sample Group Training Supervision Activity CST-L3 Support Activity for Understanding and Applying Theory for Criteria 6.2 and 6.3 CST-L3 Support Document Research Assignment CST-L3 Tutor Assessment of Candidate Development CST-L3 Tutor Assessment of Group Training Supervision Skills CST-L3 Tutor or Peer Feedback to the Observer CST-L3 Tutor or Peer Observation of Skills e-Portfolio statement Guidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2 & CST-L3 Immediacy - Guidance, Practical Examples and Exercises Tutorial Record

Purpose

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 counsellor
learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting

This qualification does not lead to employment. It is designed as a pre-practitioner training for professional counselling qualifications but it could also lead to employment in a related field.

Entry requirements

You must have undertaken counselling skills training, e.g. our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours.

Read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

The qualification is eligible in England for Advanced Learner Loans (19+).

Candidates in England may also be able to access funding according to individual entitlement criteria (e.g. related to age and/or employment status and/or prior qualifications).

For more detail see funding information.

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Key Information Qualification Number 600/5104/8 Guided Learning Hours 90 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 196 hours Credit value 20 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful learners may progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.