Providing innovative counselling courses by aspiring to excellence
Next course starts October 2024...
Nationwide
Online:
Saturdays (Fortnightly)
9.00am - 4.30pm
October 2024 to May 2025
January 2025 to July 2025
ACE Centre Locations:
Saturdays (Fortnightly)
9.00am - 4.30pm
Refer to Centre Locations for availability
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
(CST-L3)
20 UCAS Credit Value applies to this qualification which is designed for those who already have acquired a qualification in counselling skills and want to increase their employability. For example, for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards the practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4)
For courses at Centre Locations a blended approach applies which includes approx. twenty percent of the total course online teaching/webinars and complimented by a virtual learning environment throughout the course.
ACE Courses is an Independent Counselling Training Provider which means we do not have direct links to Government Finance Funding. As an alternative we accept a deposit and regular payments for Level 4 and above.
Prepare to work within an ethical framework.
Understand the counselling relationship.
Understand differences and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding.
Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
Use counselling theory to develop self-awareness in counselling practice.
Understand theories of counselling and mental health.
Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies .
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
(CST-L3) 20 Credits
Total cost of the course: £1195.00 inclusive of £175.00 booking fee and £425.00 registraton fee. Refer to our Course Fees Policy.
Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)
2 year course approved by BACP
Progression to Level 4 (TC-L4)
Ofqual - Recognised National Qualification (RNQ) - Certificate
20 Credits
Adopts a Humanistic Approach to inform Counselling Skills Practice
This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:
This qualification leads to employment and increases employability for those who support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4).
Blended /Hybrid learning/Group work and Assessments
The Completed Assessments include:
The internal course work/assessments include creating a Portfolio consisting of achieving Learning Criteria over seven Learning Outcomes:
Course Philosophy:
An important aspect of the course is that Tutors pride themselves on maintaining a student-led approach, including a sensitivity in providing constructive feedback. Continual support and guidance are offered with regular Tutorials ensuring a positive learning experience. This is complemented by external speakers from time to time. Our philosophy of ensuring a transparency and ease of communication between students and Tutors is aided by our tailored interactive classrooms/virtual learning environment (VLE).
Minimum Age 19 or over and obtained the
CSK-L2 or equivalent / Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) equivalent to at least 75 GLH
2 Options:
90 Hours (Minimum) Guided Learning (GLH)
196 Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT):
Approx 6 months
Progressing to Level 3 (CST-L3)
Next course start date:
October 2024 until May 2025
Course times:
Saturday (fortnightly) 9.00am - 4.30pm
Location:
Nationwide / Online / Refer to ACE Courses Location
Scheduled course dates (13 in-class sessions):
October 24
19/10/2024
November 24
02/11/2024; 23/11/2024
January 25
11/01/2025; 25/01/2025
February 25
08/02/2025; 22/02/2025
March 25
08/03/2025; 22/03/2025
April 25
05/04/2025; 26/04/2025
May 25
03/5/2025; 10/5/2025
2 Options:
9.00am to 4.30pm
(Saturday or Sundays Courses)
5.30pm to 8.30 pm
(Evening Courses)
Total cost of the course:
£1195.00
Breakdown of initial cost:
£175 applies to book your place on the course (non-refundable)
£325 Registration Fee and ACE (including the Approved Fee of the Ofqual Regulated Training Provision/Qualification) is payable (non-refundable).
The remaining course fee is to be received/arranged at least 4 weeks before the course starts.
Also refer to specific locations as costs may vary.
If at any point after starting the course, you are unable to continue refer to our Refund Policy
If you do not fully meet the eligibility criteria for any of the courses on offer but feel you would be suitable for the course because you have other equivalent qualifications and/or experience relevant to your application; please request a recognition of prior learning form. We aim to provide a decision within 48 hours of receipt of your completed form and requirements accompanied by a nominal non-refundable administration payment to cover the cost of assessment.
Complete the Registration Form here
Please note: ACE Courses is an Independent Counselling Training Provider which means we are not able to support applications for Government Finance Funding. As an alternative we accept a deposit and regular payments for Level 4 and above.
For qualified counselling professional looking for accredited CPD and post qualification studies.
Inspirational learner led courses, relevant and adaptable
Aimed at those who are looking for a deeper understanding of topics underpinned with academic credibility
Gain CPD points, UCAS credits with nominated courses
Dedicated to facilitation competence and confidence in your chosen area of study.
Contemporary topics, practically applied and informed by research for counselling professionals
Integrated BACP Supervision Competency Framework
Continual tutorial support is provided throughout your chosen courses
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