TQUK – Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate (RQF)

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are required

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:

Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed

For one of the tasks within this course, learners will be asked to demonstrate “How to use Core Counselling Skills” in a helping relationship. This will require observing by an appropriate witness who has training, experience and knowledge in relation to counselling skills. This can be a counsellor, manager or mentor. Your witness is required to observe you and complete a witness statement to verify. 



A suitable witness must hold 1 of them below.


A counselling or interpersonal skills course at Level 1

A completed or partially completed counselling course at Level 2

A completed counselling skills unit as part of a larger qualification at Level 2 or above

A short course about counselling skills (e.g, a workshop day where there were training and practice of counselling skills.

A short CPD course in counselling skills



Learners not yet in a role where you can demonstrate live counselling skills may use a Realistic Working Environment (RWE).  Learners can demonstrate skills in a simulation exercise (Role Play).

Course Duration

This course comes with 6 months access and support included:

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 120 Hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 160 Hours

On average, learners will complete this course within 4 months but you are able to complete at your own pace within the allocated access period. 

Qualification Awarded

TQUK Level 2 Certificate – Counselling Skills

Qualification ref:  601/7815/2
Credit value: 16

This course provides successful students with a fully recognised qualification from TQUK, listed on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework). TQUK is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England and Northern Ireland, who are: the office of the qualifications and examinations regulator (OFQUAL) in England and the council for curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCA) in Northern Ireland.

Please note: This qualification is not recognised in Scotland or Wales.

Study Method

Learners are able to access their course lessons via an EQUAL online learning platform.  Complete your assignments and access all correspondence in one convenient place.

As long as you have an internet connection you can access your course 24/7.

Assessment

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

There is no examination to complete as the course is completed using a continual assessment.

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Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*

Select whether to pay in full upon enrolment or opt to pay a deposit and spread the cost with our Interest-free payment plan.  *Guaranteed acceptance for those who meet the following conditions:

Aged 18 and above (Maximum age 75)
Permanent resident in the UK
Be able to provide 3 years of address history from the UK
Have a UK bank account that accepts direct debits
Hold a valid UK credit or debit card

Please note: We do not carry out credit checks

Alternative payment plans may be available for those that do not meet these conditions. Please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to assist on 0121 792 3872.

Applicants choosing the monthly option will be required to complete and sign a financial agreement for the remaining payments.  All payments to be set up via direct debit.  We are only able to set up monthly payments for students resident in the UK. 

Please note: Once a payment plan is set up, you are liable to pay the course fees in full whether you complete the course or not.  Please ensure the monthly repayments are affordable before agreeing to any payment plan offered.

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Once received at your requested delivery address, you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If for any reason you are not happy, simply return your course pack unused for a refund.*

*Minus postage. An admin fee is deducted from any deposit refunded if a finance plan is arranged and then cancelled.

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