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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026170
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to practise counselling skills ethically and safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Facilitate an appropriate physical and psychological environment in which to practise counselling skills.

  • 1.2

    Use counselling skills within an ethical framework.

  • 1.3

    Work within limits of own ability.

  • 1.4

    Suggest relevant sources of support when own limits are exceeded.


2

Be able to maintain appropriate boundaries when using counselling skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Establish appropriate personal and time boundaries.

  • 2.2

    Establish the nature and limits of confidentiality.


3

Know how to communication skills when helping others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use a wide range of active listening skills in a counselling situation.

  • 3.2

    Identify a range of question styles to encourage the person being helped to explore key issues.


4

Be able to demonstrate core qualities required in counselling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Demonstrate the core qualities of empathy, acceptance and congruence within a counselling situation.

  • 4.2

    Enable the person being helped to focus on their own needs and concerns, without leading them.


5

Be able to manage own feelings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Manage own feelings in order to ensure they do not have a negative impact on the person being helped.