Note: These are my personal study notes, summaries, and reflections from completing this course. They are not official course materials. All course content belongs to the respective institution/provider.
Counselling involves forming a helping relationship with clients, and practitioners may encounter particularly challenging cases that require specialized skills. Professionals in care-related fields, such as nursing and adult care, often transition into training and assessment roles within counselling qualifications.
A crucial aspect of effective counselling practice is the ability to use empathetic understanding to comprehend how clients who have been subjected to discrimination might be feeling. The development of these skills improves with consistent practice and application.
There are four units in this course, each designed to build upon the previous one, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of counselling skills and techniques.
At the end of each unit, learners engage with a structured reflection process designed to integrate new knowledge, skills, and behaviors into professional and personal contexts.
The reflection framework consists of three key questions:
The course employs both knowledge and competency assessments to evaluate learner progress and achievement.
| Assessment Type | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | Units 1-4 | Assessed at the end of each of the first four units |
| Competency | Unit 4 | Practical application of skills assessed in the final unit |