Description
Counselling & Guidance
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Course Price: £475
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L3 DCS Qualification Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is an Ofqual regulated qualification, which aims to give learners a deep insight into skills in counselling and their application in daily life and working environments. The course allows the learners to acquire practical skills in communication, listening and helping, and to study the theoretical frameworks underpinning the practice of counselling.
Furthermore, this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills course concentrates on such core areas as building effective helping relationships, knowledge of various counselling theories, professional ethics and diversity awareness in counselling situations. Students will also learn about personal development and reflective practice and will enable them to become more self-aware and be better able to help others in a professional and understanding way.
Entry Profile for L3 DCS Course
Our Diploma in Counselling Skills Level 3 is an appropriate course for people who desire to grow their knowledge on counselling skills and use them either in their personal or professional life. Its also beneficial for individuals who work or intend to work in areas like education, health, social care or support services where effective communication and helping skills are valued. No designated prior learning is necessary, but the learner might find it useful to have formerly obtained a Level 2 qualification. The course suits those who want to gain confidence, self-awareness, and support others in a competent manner.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the successful completion of Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills online course, learners may continue on to additional qualifications that may further enhance their knowledge of counselling practices, therapeutic methods, and support techniques. The qualification offers a solid ground to further the study to higher levels as well as to employment opportunities such as support worker, healthcare support worker, mental health support worker, and information, advice and guidance roles, and  improve their employability in the education, health and social care sectors.
More Details About L3 DCS Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments, practical demonstration with observation form and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1: : Developing Counselling Skills | Unit 2: Theoretical Approaches in the Use of Counselling Skills |
| Unit 3: Working Ethically with Counselling Skills | Unit 4: Counselling Skills and Diversity |
| Unit 5: Counselling Skills and Personal Development |
NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: 600/0727/8
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 9-10 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
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Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£475
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Spread the cost of £546.25 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£91.04
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Frequently Asked Questions
The qualification is perfect to individuals who want to improve their functional role by using counselling skills. Students will be able to understand a variety of counselling skills and get the possibility to analyze some of the possible schools of thought/theoretical models related to them.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the DCS course online.
No, you are not required to have previous teaching experience for enrolment of this course.Â
This qualification does not make you qualified to practice as a counsellor. Nonetheless, it assists your career advancement into a working environment through training realistic counselling and communication skills that are appreciated in diverse fields. It can assist you to find jobs like support worker (supported living), healthcare support service worker, clinical healthcare support worker, mental health support worker, information, advice and guidance worker and health education or health promotion worker. It further offers a good avenue to further education, which will assist in enhancing your career prospects in the long-term.
Learners must be aged 16 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.