Course Details
Fast Track Level 2 & Level 3
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2) & Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
Course Information
180 hours minimum
Manchester:
30 weeks / Thursdays 10.00am – 5.00pm
Timperley:
30 weeks / Tuesdays 10.00am – 5.00pm
September 2026 – July 2027
Face to Face
£2,500
VAT invoice available on request
Purpose
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
This qualification is for:
- Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
- Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
- Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development
This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
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 leads to employment and increases employability for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4).
Entry Requirements
prior training and experience
To attain the fast track certification, you need to have both the level 2 and the level 3 components
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Progression
Successful learners may progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Online Application
Before starting the application process, please ensure that you have prepared a personal statement and that you have the details of two referees (1 personal, 1 professional)
If you have any issues or problems with your form submission, please contact admin and request an application form.