CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Concessions available, for more details please see our Financial Information below. Course Information
Are there any additional costs?
No
How will I be assessed?
External Assessment in the form of a written exam and Internal Assessment in the form of a portfolio.
What do I need to bring to the class?
A pen and some paper. An A4 plastic folder or wallet to keep your journals/handouts in.
What next?
This qualification offers progression to the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies.
What is the course about?
This qualification is the natural progression for students who have completed an Introduction to Counselling course and wish to progress further. This course is for candidates who want to learn counselling skills to help and support others either in a voluntary or employed capacity. It will not qualify them to be counsellors but it will give them skills that can be used in a variety of roles. Roles might include support workers, nursing, key workers, community workers and teaching. Areas of work could include mental health, the homeless, substance misuse, education, youth and community work and health and social care. This qualification offers progression to the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies. Students should be over 18 years old and should have successfully completed an introductory course in counselling.
Financial Information
Concessionary Fees
If you are studying an accredited course at Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 you may be eligible for a concessionary fee. If you fall into one of the following categories you will need to complete a self-declaration funding form and provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
- Claiming Job Seekers Allowance/Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit
- Receiving Universal Credit (UC) and your take home pay as recorded on your UC statement (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £617 per month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £988 per month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- Earning less than £20,319 annual gross salary. You must provide evidence of your salary
You will need to provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
Paying in Instalments
If your course costs more than £200 you may apply to pay in three instalments. You will need to complete and sign an instalment form. The first payment will be taken immediately, followed by a further payment at the start of the course and a final payment two months later. Please note that a handling charge of 10% of the course fee (up to a maximum of £30) is added to all instalment payments. You will still be liable for the full cost of the course if you leave the course prior to all instalments being paid.
Refunds
No refunds are given once a course has started. If a course is cancelled by the college you will receive a full refund of all fees paid. If you decide to cancel your enrolment before the class starts your payment will be refunded less a 20% administration charge (up to a maximum of £50). All refunds will be processed within 14 working days.
Please ring the Adult Education office on 01273 546602 for further information.