Course details
The Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy will provide a work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in counselling.
The qualification offers an engaging programme for higher education and adult learners who are clear about the area of employment they want to enter or wish to progress to within existing employment. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to change career or move into employment in counselling following a career break.
Key features of this course include the opportunity to:
- Engage in learning that will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
- Achieve a nationally recognised level 5 vocationally-related qualification (Equivalent to Higher Certificate Level 6 on Irish NFQ )
- Progress to employment in a particular vocational sector
- Progress to higher education degree programmes or related general and/or vocational qualifications.
Access to suitable counselling work situations is fundamental to successful completion of this qualification, either through permanent full or part-time employment or through a Collaborative work placement.
Entry Requirements
- This programme is designed for those who possess a level of maturity that allows them to reflect on their own development as a person.
- The Programme Director is available to meet, discuss and advise you on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Assessment
Learners are assessed through continuous assessment procedures which will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. Qualification credit value: a minimum of 120 credits. All credits must be achieved from the 7 units listed in this specification.
Award
- This qualification title will appear on learners’ certificate/s.
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (QCF)
- The Qualification Number: 600/2293/0
Course Location
About Dorset College
Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.
At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.
“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”
Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.
They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you. They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.
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