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Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies (CAST-L3)
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To enrol on this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
Priority is given to our progressing Level 2 students.
Not all previous level 2 courses meet the entry requirements for Level 3. For online courses you will need to have taken part in synchronous learning (i.e. via zoom) with a minimum of 75 GLH (counselling skills) and 150 GLH (combined counselling skills and theory).
The Level 2 Free Courses in England course is not an equivalent Level 2 course for the purposes of direct entry to Level 3.
If you are NOT one of KAE's progressing Level 2 students, you will need to complete an online application form available at this link - https://forms.office.com/r/5GDWBwXyB3
Following submission of your application, you will also need to make arrangements to complete the online literacy assessment at this link - https://forms.office.com/r/9bT9NA3jv6
This checks your suitability for the course and helps identify any additional support required. If you are successful with your application and assessment,you will then need to book an interview slot by calling 03000 412222. The interview involves an informal and honest discussion with a Counselling tutor about your personal readiness, the content and level of the course which then ensures that you understand the personal, educational and financial commitments.
If you are an existing Counselling Skills Level 2 (CSK-L2) student with Kent Adult Education, your tutor will make a recommendation as to whether you are ready to progress to Level 3. If you are approved you will be given evidence of this and a password so you can enrol without going through the application process.
To be successful in all aspects of this course, it is recommended that you don't enrol if you have undergone a life-changing experience during the last 12 months as there is a high expectation for personal self-reflection on past life experiences.
N.B. You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help fund this course. However, there will be a separate fee to pay direct to Adult Education which is not covered by the loan. Please ask for further information. This is a 'Free Courses for Jobs' course and there are no fees for those who meet both of the following criteria: those who do not already have a full Level 3 qualification and are aged 19-23 years.
Is this course for me
Welcome to the most current and comprehensive Level 3 counselling programme offered by the CPCAB. This course stands out from previous iterations by providing enhanced value to you both personally and professionally. You will gain a broader understanding of various allied professions, significantly boosting your employability across different sectors.
Our Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies course:
• Enhances your theoretical understanding of counselling and continues to help you develop the skills and attitudes required to practice these diverse approaches.
• Encourages deep personal growth of self-awareness understanding.
• Enhances your ability to understand others and develops your ability to extend and appreciate the use of empathy in the therapeutic relationship.
• Enhances your ability to work effectively with equality and diversity, and work on your own prejudices.
• Further develops comprehensive research and reading and presentation skills within the group setting.
As in all counselling courses, a large element of the work is based on practical learning and observation in skills practice and involves a real commitment to personal development and self-awareness; often the course continues to provide students with a life-changing experience.