Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2)
Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)ICSK-L2 Candidate GuideICSK-L2 Quick Reference CriteriaICSK-L2 SpecificationGuidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2 & CST-L3ICSK-L2 Candidate Self-evaluation of SkillsICSK-L2 Candidate Self-review FormICSK-L2 Guidance to 3 Kinds of CourseworkICSK-L2 Initial Learning StatementICSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Observation of SkillsTutorial Record
Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for CentresICSK-L2 Quick Reference CriteriaICSK-L2 SpecificationICSK-L2 Tutor Guidee-Portfolio statementGuidance to Writing Learning Review for ICSK-L2, CSK-L2 & CST-L3ICSK-L2 Candidate Self-evaluation of SkillsICSK-L2 Candidate Self-review FormICSK-L2 Example Assessment ScheduleICSK-L2 Guidance to 3 Kinds of CourseworkICSK-L2 Initial Learning StatementICSK-L2 Tutor or Peer Observation of SkillsTutorial Record
Purpose
This qualification is intended for candidates who want to:
- Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles
- Find out more about counselling (this qualification won’t teach them to be a counsellor, but may help them decide whether or not they want to train as one);
- Improve professional and personal relationships
This qualification does not lead directly to an employed role. However, it could enhance an existing role or increase the general employability of those seeking to enter the job market.
No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification but please read section 5 of the Specification for further information.
FundingThis qualification is eligible for funding in England under local flexibility arrangements.
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
500/7762/4
Guided Learning Hours
30 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time
51 hours
Credit value
5
Minimum age
16 years
Progression
Once candidates have completed this qualification, those aged 16 or over may wish to progress to Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.