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If you’re planning to study at Boston College this September, you may be eligible for financial support if your household income is under £45,000. The bursary can help cover a range of costs, including, travel, equipment, uniform, trips, food (including Further Education Free Meals) and industry placement expenses. Apply now: https://boston.paymystudent.com/portal/

Please note: Applications submitted after Friday 10th July may be delayed, which could affect access to financial support such as travel passes or taxis provided by Lincolnshire County Council. 

Course Summary

The Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Counselling Skills aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, as well as approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

The Counselling Skills Diploma is taught by a qualified and experienced Counsellor.

Upon successful completion of this course, the qualification you will achieve is the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills.

What else do I need to know?

The Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma is made up of five mandatory units:

  • Developing Counselling Skills
  • Theoretical Approaches to Counselling
  • Working Ethically with Counselling Skills
  • Counselling Skills and Diversity
  • Counselling Skills and Personal Development
The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma are a Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate.

The Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma will take you one year to complete. You will attend college from 6:00pm-9:00pm for 1 day per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston, plus independent study.

The Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.

Aged 19+

This course will cost £2225.

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE should you be eligible under one of the following criteria:

  • Aged 19 or over, and earning less than £25,000
  • Aged 19 or over, and currently unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit
  • Aged 19 or over and do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification

Alternatively, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with your College fees. If you progress to employment you won't have to pay anything back until you’re earning £25,000 per year. Your household income isn't taken into account and there's no credit check. Your eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more contact the College Information Line on 01205 313218.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

You will be assessed through an evidence based portfolio.
Successful completion of the Level 3 Counselling Skills Diploma could lead you on to continue your studies on the Level 4 counselling qualifications, providing you the opportunity to become a fully qualified counsellor.

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There are still places available at Boston College for September across a range of courses.

Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, get in touch with our team to find out what’s available and how to enrol.

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