Learners will undertake two units to complete the qualification and covers an introduction to counselling and development of skills associated to counselling.
Learners must achieve 2 mandatory units totalling 6 credits:
- Introducing Counselling Skills
- Using Counselling Skills to Help Others
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Course Details
Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills gives learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training. The development of listening skills will also support learners to develop skills need in daily life and at work for example in the field of health and social care.
The qualification supports progression to the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Award in Counselling Skills Level 2, starting in September 2026.
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Timetable
Tuesdays, starting 21/04/2026
11:00 - 16:00 -
Assessment Methods
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Can I study for free?
You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects.
You could be eligible if you are:
Employed and earning below:
- £35,864.40 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
- £25,750 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region) Employed and receiving certain state benefits Unemployed (with or without benefits)
Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.
