Ref: 603/3986/X
Level:
3
GHL:
150
TQT:
282
Age Range:
16+
The AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling aims to further develop the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2.
This qualification enables learners to work towards becoming a reflective practitioner of counselling by considering theories of human development, self-awareness, supervision and issues of difference and diversity. It also provides knowledge and understanding of the main core theories and theorists that underpin counselling and addresses the nature of psychological problems and how they may be approached.
The specialist skills and knowledge gained in this qualification will be applicable in a range of working contexts. It will enable learners to understand the need for a firm grasp of a coherent theoretical approach to counselling or supporting others. This is particularly important prior to starting work in a supervised placement if learners progress to Level 4.
The AIM suite of counselling qualifications are available from Level 2 to Level 6 and are available for learners at different stages of their careers in counselling. The suite has been designed taking into account professional counselling bodies’ requirements for the accreditation of counsellors and is structured to ensure their requirements in terms of guided learning hours and practicum are covered.
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
After learners have developed knowledge and understanding in the main approaches to counselling, they will evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of a core chosen approach to/model of counselling.
AIM Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
By studying this qualification, learners will embark on practice working within an ethical framework and will develop an understanding of the need for and value of supervision in counselling practice.
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
This qualification will enable learners to develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
