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Counselling Studies (Level 3 Certificate)

CPCAB
Care & Health

Course Overview

This qualification has been designed to take account of the latest research findings on what makes counselling effective and is underpinned by the CPCAB model of practitioner development. This qualification is mapped to the Counselling and Mental Health National Occupational Standards, with a focus on practitioner skills and qualities as well as on written evidence.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    32 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strabane
    Strand Road

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.

Available Sessions

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  • Course: CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Ref D066
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2025
    (Tue:5:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £205.00
    Concession £82.00
    Examination £191.00
    CLOSED
  • Course: CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Ref S004
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    (Mon:9:30AM-1:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £205.00
    Concession £82.00
    Examination £191.00
    CLOSED

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  • Site location Strabane Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Interview required. You must have a GCSE English or Essential skills Literacy and be academically fit to study and write independently at Level 3. You must have undertaken and passed Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills . However, holding this qualification does not mean you will receive a place on the level 3 course. You must be in state of good mental wellbeing as the topics can trigger emotional disturbance. You must be over 19 years of age in order to apply. There is no requirement for personal counselling. However it is strongly suggested that you participate in some form of personal development outside of the course. Options for this might include workshops, life coaching or counselling/therapy.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Additional Information

For Further Information contact: Christina Bateson christina.bateson@nwrc.ac.uk The CST-L3 qualification is one step in a series of CPCAB qualifications. Once the candidate has successfully completed this qualification they may wish to progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4). Please note that progression to L4 is dependent on passing an interview and suitable references. Places are limited at L4 and the course runs on alternate years only.

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Meet our students

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    My course allowed me to work on real-life projects. My favourite was the redesign of the Strand Road campus estate, as part of the Project Based Learning Awards. My group’s work was selected as one of the winning projects!
    Jamie Street (Construction)
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    Everything the Music departament at NWRC had on offered sounded appealing and was the obvious next step for me after my GCSEs.
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