CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – CSK-L2

This is a Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) Course, which is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The qualification number for CSK-L2 is 500/7938/4.

This course is offered to candidates who wish to learn to use counselling skills either in a voluntary or employed setting. This course will not qualify you as a counsellor, but it may assist you in deciding whether or not to continue training.  It is suitable for candidates who have a willingness to explore & develop themselves in a safe group environment and to learn how to use counselling skills ethically and safely.

Learning Outcomes
  • Establish and sustain the boundaries of the helping role
  • Work empathically as a helper
  • Focus on the helpee’s needs and concerns
  • Develop & use self -awareness in both a personal & professional capacity
  • Use a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
  • Use feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills
Entry requirements

Minimum age of entry is 19 years.

No previous training or experience is required for this course. Some candidates may have completed the CPCAB L2 Introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2), but it is not necessary to have completed this prior to this L2 course.

All candidates will be invited to a one-to-one informal interview.

How you will be assessed
Assessment will be via a candidate portfolio and an externally assessed written exam paper.
Dates & Times
15 week course – Tuesdays: 9.30 – 4pm
Start date
Courses start annually in September.
Fees

£1,150 (excluding the CPCAB exam & registration fee). A monthly plan is available, and a non-refundable deposit is required. For further details please contact our admin as below. Payments can be made by cheque, cash or BACS transfer. Please note that once a student has signed up for the course no refunds will be made.

Cooling Off Period & Refunds: There is a 14-day cooling off period from the date of Westmeria receiving your deposit. If you do cancel, any monies received from you up to this point will be refunded in full within 10 working days. However, after 14 days, no refunds will be made, and you will be liable for the full course fee.

Application for this course

Please contact Administration at training@westmeriacounselling.co.uk  for an application form.

Progression Route

If you wish to continue onto the Level 3 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies, Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)  is essential, or have achieved Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).   You will also need to attend, pass an interview and provide a reference from your most recent tutor, if applicable, prior to admission onto the course.