CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Online)

Class requires a minimum number to run. If this number is not met, we will be endeavour to offer you a suitable alternative. Average class size – 12-15. This number can change based on presenting circumstances. You will learn experientially by active participation in classroom exercises and discussions. You will be expected to work with other group members, to share a little of yourself with them, and to listen to and respect what others in the group share. It is important that you are open to the possibility of learning more about yourself through your interactions with others in the group. This involves giving and receiving constructive feedback from tutors and peers. NB: Counselling training requires you to be resilient and emotionally secure. This qualification is not suitable for prospective students who may be currently in a state of emotional difficulty, experiencing recent traumas, loss, addiction, or mental health issues. This is because the course involves experiential elements, which will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities. This will be discussed at interview. To ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor.

Morley College is an organisational member of BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). We work within the BACP ethical framework in the design and delivery of our counselling provision. We expect all students to work within these professional standards: 100% attendance and punctuality is expected from all students on this course. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time. You must keep a weekly reflective journal alongside completion of set assignments to build a portfolio of evidence. Your portfolio will be stored electronically through MS Teams. This allows you and your tutors to manage your assessments and feedback online as you progress through your course. This is the help you progress through the qualification, building your knowledge, skills and self-awareness in line with the CPCAB progression model. To achieve the qualification, you must also pass an external marked assessment set and marked by CPCAB. As a student at Morley College London, you have access to Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft Teams in an application within Microsoft 365 – it is your primary mechanisms for communication, studying and sharing resources on the course. You must be confident using IT (MS Teams) Independently to complete and submit assignments.

As an Online course it will be delivered via MS Teams. You will need a suitable computer device (not phone), with reliable Internet connection. A willingness to participate in activities, commitment to completing tasks and assignments independently within deadlines. Ability to engage with feedback constructively. CPCAB require a minimum attendance of 80% to pass the qualification. There is also an independent study requirement of completion of independent weekly 400 Reflective learning.

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