Ref: 603/3985/8
Level:
2
GHL:
75
TQT:
122
Age Range:
16+
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.
Learners are introduced to the roots of counselling theory and how theory underpins counselling skills. This qualification provides a rudimentary understanding of the three main areas of counselling theory and how they can relate to counselling practice. Learners will also begin to develop their practical skills in developing, maintaining and concluding a basic counselling session, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the boundaries of an ethical framework.
This qualification has been designed as a step in the ladder for professional development for aspiring and practising counsellors. Learners may progress onto the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling.
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Learners must achieve three mandatory components and a minimum of one optional component to achieve this qualification (see Qualification Specification).
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 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.
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.
