Guidance for new Applicants
Please follow the steps below (more information can be found on the page above):-
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Application Guidelines
We are delighted that you are considering applying for our Certificate in Counselling Skills course starting in September 2024.
Before starting your application, please ensure you meet the following entry requirements:
You have (or will have) completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last 3 years).OR
You have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% and you have completed a ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last 3 years).You are able to speak and write fluently in English (Level 2/GCSE).Please be aware that all level 3 counselling courses are refund exempt
Key Dates
Application Submission
The Submission deadline is: 12:00pm on 31st May 2024
Interview Dates
Stage 1 Skills Assessment: Friday 21st June 2024
Stage 2 Individual Interviews: Friday 28th June 2024
Please note that interview dates are set and unfortunately, we cannot offer any alternatives. Do ensure that you can commit to attending both dates before completing your application.
What will my application (application form and interview stages) be assessed on?
Ability to engage with the questions and demonstrate understanding.Evidence of your understanding of your own need for personal development, self-evaluation, and self-awareness. That is to say; your understanding of yourself, your thoughts, and values and how you function internally and in relation to others. Possession of the right personal qualities as a user of counselling skills Demonstration of your ability to cope with the workload and the process of the course emotionally, psychologically, mentally, and physically. It is good practice to require users of counselling skills and trainee counsellors to have resilience (the capacity to work with helpees / clients concerns without being personally diminished). Therefore, we ask that all applicants have no less than 12 – 18 months post severe emotional, psychological, mental, and physical wellbeing; and each individual will be considered on a case-by-case basis.The interview stages will be a continuation of the assessment of your readiness and suitability for the course.Guidelines for completing the application form
The detailed course information will provide you with an overview of the course. We suggest you download the detailed course information for the course you have selected and read and digest it before starting to complete the application form.
Give yourself time to address the questions. This is your first piece of written work for the course so your responses will help us to select the shortlist. Incomplete forms will mean you are unable to submit your application.If possible, print and check a copy for yourself. Not only is this a safeguard against data loss, but you may find it useful to read your application through before you submit it.You will receive an automated response from City Lit that confirms receipt of your documents.Please remember the submission deadline: 12:00pm on 31st May 2024.
References
You are asked to provide two references; one should be your introductory course tutor and the other; a professional referee, someone who knows you well, preferably in a work/volunteer context, and not a friend or relative. Please ensure you request a reference from your professional referee using their business e-mail address and that they respond to your reference request using their business e-mail address and not from a personal e-mail address.
You will need to request your Professional and Tutor reference.
How to contact referee(s):
Please write a covering message to each of your referee(s), asking for a reference, and then click on ‘Request Recommendation’.Referees will be able to create an account and respond directly to us using your reference request on your application.Please note it is the student’s responsibility to chase their referees. You will not be able to submit your application if both of your references have not been received by the deadline date.
Certificates
If you have completed your introductory course and have your certificate you have the option to upload this with your application. If you do not upload your certificate, you should bring a copy with you to the Stage two Interview, should you be shortlisted.
After we receive your application (two stage process)
Stage 1
Counselling tutors will consider your form and references. Those who meet the selection criteria and application assessment most fully will be shortlisted and invited to a Skills Assessment which will take place on Friday 21st June 2024. The day will begin with an Introduction to the Course with scheduled Q&A. The Skills Assessment will involve triad work where you will play the role of the Listener for 10 minutes. Candidates will be asked to provide a short piece of reflective writing on the day. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks from the submission deadline for short-listing to take place. We will notify you of the outcome of your initial application by e-mail.
Stage 2
Students who pass the Skills Assessment will be invited to an individual interview that will be conducted by counselling tutors and the leadership team. The individual interviews will take place on Friday 28th June 2024 and will last no longer than 20 minutes.
Once the interviews have taken place and final shortlisting is completed, you will receive notification of your outcome: i.e. an offer of a place, a reserve list place or that your application, on this occasion was not successful.
If offered a place, you will be given a time limit to confirm your acceptance and enrol onto the course. If you choose not to accept or you do not respond within the given time, your place will immediately be offered to someone on the reserve list.
If you are not invited to the Skills Assessment or offered a place on the course, the selecting tutors will offer some brief written feedback. Feedback that is more detailed cannot be offered due to the large volume of applications received. Please also be advised we are unable to provide feedback to those who are offered a place on the reserve list.
We hope this information helps you to apply for the Certificate course & wish you every success in your future training.
Counselling Careers and Psychology
April 2024
Certificate in counselling skills
Guidance for new Applicants
Please follow the steps below (more information can be found on the page above):-
Read the Application Guidelines belowClick on ApplyClick on Register and Create AccountVerify your emailStart your applicationApplication Guidelines
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Application Guidelines
We are delighted that you are considering applying for our Certificate in Counselling Skills course starting in September 2024.
Before starting your application, please ensure you meet the following entry requirements:
You have (or will have) completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last 3 years).OR
You have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% and you have completed a ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last 3 years).You are able to speak and write fluently in English (Level 2/GCSE).Please be aware that all level 3 counselling courses are refund exempt
Key Dates
Application Submission
The Submission deadline is: 12:00pm on 31st May 2024
Interview Dates
Stage 1 Skills Assessment: Friday 21st June 2024
Stage 2 Individual Interviews: Friday 28th June 2024
Please note that interview dates are set and unfortunately, we cannot offer any alternatives. Do ensure that you can commit to attending both dates before completing your application.
What will my application (application form and interview stages) be assessed on?
Ability to engage with the questions and demonstrate understanding.Evidence of your understanding of your own need for personal development, self-evaluation, and self-awareness. That is to say; your understanding of yourself, your thoughts, and values and how you function internally and in relation to others. Possession of the right personal qualities as a user of counselling skills Demonstration of your ability to cope with the workload and the process of the course emotionally, psychologically, mentally, and physically. It is good practice to require users of counselling skills and trainee counsellors to have resilience (the capacity to work with helpees / clients concerns without being personally diminished). Therefore, we ask that all applicants have no less than 12 – 18 months post severe emotional, psychological, mental, and physical wellbeing; and each individual will be considered on a case-by-case basis.The interview stages will be a continuation of the assessment of your readiness and suitability for the course.Guidelines for completing the application form
The detailed course information will provide you with an overview of the course. We suggest you download the detailed course information for the course you have selected and read and digest it before starting to complete the application form.
Give yourself time to address the questions. This is your first piece of written work for the course so your responses will help us to select the shortlist. Incomplete forms will mean you are unable to submit your application.If possible, print and check a copy for yourself. Not only is this a safeguard against data loss, but you may find it useful to read your application through before you submit it.You will receive an automated response from City Lit that confirms receipt of your documents.Please remember the submission deadline: 12:00pm on 31st May 2024.
References
You are asked to provide two references; one should be your introductory course tutor and the other; a professional referee, someone who knows you well, preferably in a work/volunteer context, and not a friend or relative. Please ensure you request a reference from your professional referee using their business e-mail address and that they respond to your reference request using their business e-mail address and not from a personal e-mail address.
You will need to request your Professional and Tutor reference.
How to contact referee(s):
Please write a covering message to each of your referee(s), asking for a reference, and then click on ‘Request Recommendation’.Referees will be able to create an account and respond directly to us using your reference request on your application.Please note it is the student’s responsibility to chase their referees. You will not be able to submit your application if both of your references have not been received by the deadline date.
Certificates
If you have completed your introductory course and have your certificate you have the option to upload this with your application. If you do not upload your certificate, you should bring a copy with you to the Stage two Interview, should you be shortlisted.
After we receive your application (two stage process)
Stage 1
Counselling tutors will consider your form and references. Those who meet the selection criteria and application assessment most fully will be shortlisted and invited to a Skills Assessment which will take place on Friday 21st June 2024. The day will begin with an Introduction to the Course with scheduled Q&A. The Skills Assessment will involve triad work where you will play the role of the Listener for 10 minutes. Candidates will be asked to provide a short piece of reflective writing on the day. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks from the submission deadline for short-listing to take place. We will notify you of the outcome of your initial application by e-mail.
Stage 2
Students who pass the Skills Assessment will be invited to an individual interview that will be conducted by counselling tutors and the leadership team. The individual interviews will take place on Friday 28th June 2024 and will last no longer than 20 minutes.
Once the interviews have taken place and final shortlisting is completed, you will receive notification of your outcome: i.e. an offer of a place, a reserve list place or that your application, on this occasion was not successful.
If offered a place, you will be given a time limit to confirm your acceptance and enrol onto the course. If you choose not to accept or you do not respond within the given time, your place will immediately be offered to someone on the reserve list.
If you are not invited to the Skills Assessment or offered a place on the course, the selecting tutors will offer some brief written feedback. Feedback that is more detailed cannot be offered due to the large volume of applications received. Please also be advised we are unable to provide feedback to those who are offered a place on the reserve list.
We hope this information helps you to apply for the Certificate course & wish you every success in your future training.
Counselling Careers and Psychology
April 2024