Duration

03 Months

Accreditation

NCFE

Overview

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory qualification is designed for anyone who’d like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or in a personal capacity.

This qualification aims to:

  • provide learners with more in-depth knowledge. Furthermore the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
  • develop counselling skills
  • understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills
  • appreciate the importance of self-development.

Delivery Methods

To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.

Learners will be able to:

  • ✅ Access all course materials – including online modules, study guides, and written assignments.
  • ✅ Receive expert tutor support throughout the course.
  • ✅ Use the LCPS Online Learning Portal – available 24/7, providing a user-friendly platform for all study resources.
  • ✅ Obtain detailed assignment briefings to guide assessment preparation.
  • ✅ Access high-quality study notes designed to support learning and understanding.
  • ✅ Receive assignment feedback and marks to monitor progress and improvement.
  • ✅ Earn a fully accredited UK qualification upon successful completion.
  • ✅ Get dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, or email (Monday to Friday).
  • ✅ Enjoy full academic and administrative support from enrolment to course completion.

Duration

  • 03 months.

Accreditation

Diploma in Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body NCFE/ Cache Ofqual regulated awarding body.

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Course Delivery

  • Online
  • Blended Learning

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites to study this course, however, you must be aged 16 or over.

Module Structure

To be awarded the NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units.  
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Developing and practising counselling skills Knowledge/ Skills 3 4
Understanding different approaches to the use of counselling skills Knowledge/ Skills 3 3
Working ethically in helping relationships Knowledge 3 3
Understanding the importance of self-development in relation to helping others Knowledge 3 2

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
  • progress to similar qualifications at a higher level
  • progress to a role in which counselling skills are used.

Progression

Successfully completing this qualification will support your progression to further study at the next level of vocational learning. The following qualifications are available:
  • Level 3 qualifications in Workplace Mentoring
  • Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Advice and Guidance
  • Level 4 qualifications in Counselling

Assessment

Portfolio of evidence