Counselling Skills (Diploma / Level 3) (Norther College)
This course is for anyone interested in developing and using counselling skills as part of your work role across a range of sectors, or anyone looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status.
Course description
This course is for anyone interested in developing and using counselling skills as part of your work role across a range of sectors, or anyone looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status.
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:
- Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma
- Potential future careers include Community Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Advice Worker, Social Work Assistant and Youth Worker.
Upon completion, you could progress onto careers, such as:
- Counselling
- Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Advice Worker
- Social Work Assistant
- Youth Worker
Course session dates
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11 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 9:30am - 4:30pmApply
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 27 July 2026.
