Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF) is aimed at those learners who have little or no prior counselling experience and wish to start working towards becoming a qualified counsellor. Potential job roles on completion might include key working, care assistants, support working or teaching assistant.
The qualification will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required in using a range of counselling skills, as well as being able to identify the key factors of the ethical framework and anti-discriminatory practices
Qualification Structure
Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units to achieve 16 credits.
Learner Entry Requirements
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Age Ranges:
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 to undertake this qualification.
Progression Routes
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
Geographical Coverage
This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.