Ref: 603/3988/3
Level:
5
GHL:
270
TQT:
570
Age Range:
19+
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.
The research proposal will cover the field of counselling research and the methodological approaches to enquiry to assess and evaluate the practice of counselling and/or a topic relevant to the field.
This qualification is aimed at learners whose qualification goal is to achieve professional status in counselling. It may also be appropriate for those working in roles where counselling skills are needed: for example, nursing, teaching, social work, voluntary sector, the police and armed forces.
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Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner’s Page for further information.
Learners must achieve five mandatory components to achieve this qualification (see Qualification Specification).
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.
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 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.
