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About Us Established in 1998, ABC Awards (ABC) is the result of combining more than 180 years of regional examination and assessment practices into one national Awarding Organisation. As a registered charity we are continuing the tradition of our founding organisations who were established by the sector to deliver useful and practical qualifications whilst offering exceptional support and ABC is proud to still be “owned” by the sector and working for the sector. ABC offers an outstanding range of vocational qualifications which reflect the skills that employers and centres look for in learners and employees. At ABC, we recognise the importance of continuing to offer not only a wide range and breadth of qualifications, but just as significantly, excellent customer support. An Experienced and Knowledgeable Team Our friendly and responsive approach to customers means all our centres have access to a dedicated Qualification Administrator as well as unlimited access to a Business Development Manager who can answer any queries or concerns you might have. Our Moderators are all subject specialists and are chosen by us for their experience, knowledge and ability to support centres to deliver ABC’s qualifications successfully. A Wide Range of Qualifications Our portfolio of more than 600 Ofqual regulated qualifications covers 14 sectors with qualifications to suit all ages and abilities. We have designed all ABC qualifications with the support of relevant stakeholders to make sure that they meet the needs of the current industries across the UK. This means that the qualifications are designed to give learners the skills needed to find employment, progress within education or enhance their skills in their current job role. We have more than 1200 centres with many tens of thousands of certificates being issued each year. Recognised and Valuable Qualifications ABC Awards is a national Awarding Organisation providing qualifications regulated by Ofqual.
Health and Social Care The Health and Social Care industry is a rewarding and challenging one which continually evolves and develops in line with the latest government initiatives. Learners with an interest in health and social care can study and specialise to suit their individual interests. We oer qualifications in Adult Care, Childcare & Early Years, Counselling, Health & Fitness, Complementary Therapies, Youth & Community and Working with Vulnerable Young People.
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Counselling For learners with an interest in counselling, we oer an excellent range of qualifications which provide an introduction into this field. The flexibility of the counselling qualifications means that they can be used alongside other qualifications or in training to provide additional skills and confidence in existing job roles.
Level 2 & Level 3 Learners will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of oneself What prior knowledge is needed? Learners must be age 16+, however no formal entry requirements are needed. Prospective learners should be aware that the course involves experiential learning and self-awareness exercises, which will be demanding of the self in interaction with others
What qualifications are on oer and who are they aimed at? Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts and Level 2 Award & Certificate in Counselling Skills provide a basic understanding of what counselling
is about for those who have had no previous experience of, or training in the field of counselling. For those who do not intend to continue their studies further in the field of counselling, the qualifications are a valuable introduction to skills which can be transferable into a range of career and educational opportunities. Learners will: • enhance and improve verbal and written communication skills. • develop an understanding of what counselling training entails • be introduced to experiential learning processes that will include a high element of personal growth work, developing further selfconfidence and self-esteem Level 3 Certificates and Diploma in Counselling Skills are designed for those seeking progression to become a qualified professional counsellor or for learners who wish to acquire counselling skills for use in other work areas, e.g. nurses, social workers, teachers.
Important Note Prospective learners should be made aware that our Level 2 & 3 qualifications are not intended to train counsellors and that they will not be qualified to practice as a counsellor on completion of the qualification, or even claim to be competent in the use of counselling skills. The ultimate aim of these qualifications is the improved performance of those who use counselling skills. They will allow learners to • develop a repertoire of counselling skills • underpin counselling skills with an understanding of key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling • increase the self-awareness of the person and their awareness of the impact that they have on people
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“ABC has been most helpful. As it is our first year as a centre there have been many questions asked by me to ABC – always resulting in a swift and helpful response” Independent Counselling Training
Level 4 For learners who are seeking to be professionally qualified counsellors What prior knowledge is needed? As a pre-requisite for admission to the Diploma, learners must possess a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills or the equivalent. Providers must also be satisfied as to the learner’s suitability to undertake this Level.
What qualifications are on offer and who are they aimed at? The Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is designed for those learners who are seeking to be professionally qualified counsellors Learners will further develop the knowledge, skills and self development from their Level 3 experience and be involved in placement with rigorous and qualified casework supervision.
What Next? - Progression Routes Our Level 2 and 3 qualifications allow learners to make a more informed choice as to whether or not to embark on demanding vocational training toward a possible career in counselling or an allied career where counselling skills would be useful. Successful completion of the ABC Level 2 Awards or an equivalent, will be a pre-requisite for entry into the Level 3 Counselling Skills programmes. Learners who successfully achieve the
ABC Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills could progress onto ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Learners who successfully complete the Level 4 may progress onto postgraduate and post qualifying qualifications in counselling studies that are designed to enhance the practice, skills and knowledge of a practising counsellor. Many learners then progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.
Personal Development
Therapy
Therapeutic Relationships
Advice & Guidance
Responding
Anti discriminatory
Listening
Caring
Barriers to communication
Communication Skills
Ethical
Values and beliefs
ABC has no hidden fees or charges so the prices you see on our web site are the prices you actually pay. Our costs are inclusive of registration, certification and moderation fees. To assist with cost savings, ABC has frozen all charges for the year 2011-12.
Funding ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought.
Resources Additional guidance and resources to support our qualifications is freely available to approved ABC centres.
How do I get more information? enquiries@abcawards.co.uk www.abcawards.co.uk/health-and-social-care/counselling/
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Published August 2011
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