Counselling Skills Foundation Studies

Course details

This an introduction to Counselling Skills for the Workplace. The course focuses on the personal development and inter-personal skills of the participant through experiential learning and academic studies.

Certification

FETAC Applied Social Studies 5M2181 Level 5

Principal Areas of Study

• Psychology
• Intercultural Studies
• Social Studies
• Communications or English Literature
• Work Experience
• Personal Effectiveness
• Safety and Health at Work
• Substance Use
• Counselling skills
• Word Processing

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

Features of the Course

The course will focus on:

• Developing participants personal and inter-personal skills
• Experiential learning and teamwork
• Educational and Career Guidance
• Academic Studies
• Optional workshops incur additional costs

Progression

• Higher Education

Entry

• Students must be 23 years old or over on 1st January of the year of entry.Applicants should have relevant experience and demonstrate a clear interest in working with people supported by appropriate references.
• The training offered is of value in a wide range of settings, for example An Garda Síochána, nursing, youth work, the prison service, social services,information services or the voluntary sector.