Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Counselling Skills

Key Facts

Level:
Level 1
Subject Sector:
1.3 Health and Social Care
Credits:
6
Qualification No:
601/3953/5
GLH:
51 hours
Total qualification time:
60 hours
Price:
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Age Range:
16-18 & 19+

Qualification purpose

Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

    • Why choose this qualification?

    The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training. The development of listening skills will also support learners to develop skills need in daily life and at work for example in the field of health and social care.

    The qualification supports progression to the Gateway Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

    The approved age range for these qualifications is 18+, 19+.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must achieve 2 mandatory units totally 6 credits.

    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must achieve 2 mandatory units totalling 6 credits.

    Introducing Counselling Skills

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    27
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/506/4761
    Click here to view full unit details

    Using Counselling Skills to Help Others

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/506/4760
    Click here to view full unit details

    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give
    learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or
    training. The development of listening skills will also support learners to develop skills
    need in daily life and at work for example in the field of health and social care.

    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    Learners will undertake two units to complete the qualification and covers an introduction to counselling and development of skills associated to counselling.

    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    N/A

    Which sector does this qualification support?

    This qualification is a small introduction to counselling and progression would be to the next level of learning.

    Which job roles does this qualification support?

    N/A

    What are the progression options?

    This qualification is a small introduction to counselling and progression would be to the next level of learning.

    What are the higher education progression options?

    N/A

    What are the English and maths progression options?

    N/A

    What barriers will this qualification help the leaner overcome?

    N/A

    How will this qualification support the learner’s independence?

    N/A

    Progression & entry requirements

    There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding. The qualification supports progression to the Gateway Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

    Funding information

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    How to Use: Find a learning Aim

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