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Counselling - Interpersonal Skills - NCFE Level 1 (WED Sept '12))
Course code: 050000L
Course category: Part-time
End Qualification: NCFE Level 1 National Award in Interpersonal Skills
Starting and ending month: September to November
Days of the week: Wednesday
Course duration: 10 weeks
Time of day: Evening
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
This counselling course is ideal for you if you:
- Are working in situations or who intend to work in situations where communication and one-to-one interviews or interactions take place
- Are interested in raising their awareness of how interpersonal skills are used and how they can enhance relationships
- Want an understanding of the ethical use of interpersonal skills
- Are interested in progressing onto counselling related courses.
Aims and Objectives
The award aims to:
- introduce interpersonal skills for use in work or personal relationships
- raise awareness of how interpersonal skills are used and how they can enhance relationships
- give an understanding of the ethical use of interpersonal skills
- increase self awareness and aid personal development.
The objectives of the award are to enable candidates to:
- show an understanding of interpersonal skills
- develop interpersonal skills.
Course content:
Units include
Understanding the use of interpersonal skills:
In this unit the candidate will be required to develop an understanding of the qualities necessary for a helping interview. This will include how to use interpersonal skills and the importance of a safe environment and confidentiality. The candidate will also develop an understanding of the
process of referral.
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills:
The candidate will be required to understand and apply the concept of self-awareness. This will include evaluating his/her own need for self development and identifying ways of addressing these needs. The candidate will demonstrate the use of basic challenging skills and use interpersonal skills in an applied context.
Facilities for students:
You will have full use of our Library facilities including book borrowing and computers.
We also have a refectory and Coffee Cart available.
Assessment: The assessment for the Level 1 National Award in Interpersonal Skills consists of an internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is assessed and internally verified by centre staff and externally verified by NCFE.
Candidates must be successful in all elements of the assessment to gain the Level 1 National Award in Interpersonal Skills.
UCAS Tariff: Level 1
Awarding Body: NCFE
Entry Requirements:
No previous training or experience required. However, a basic level of numeracy and literacy is required to comply with the Health and Safety and minimum aspects of the award.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
This qualification would be useful to candidates wishing to progress into a number of Level 2 qualifications in areas where interpersonal skills are of importance. Examples of such areas would be care work, counselling, customer service, community work, youth work, drug awareness, childcare and education.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): 2: £90 3: £190
The cost of these courses are split into 3 categories. Category 1: If you are aged between 19-23 years and are studying at the level of your chosen course for the first time. This applies to Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. If this is your first level 3 course, the upper age limit is 24. Category 2: If you are in receipt of a 'work- related' benefit such as Job Seekers Allowance, or that you can self-certify (sign a form) that you are actively seeking work. Category 3: if you do not sit within Categories 1 or 2, this will be the cost you will need to pay for your course.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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