CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies
If you’ve completed the Level 2 (CPCAB) Certificate in Counselling Skills or an equivalent course and want to:
- take the next step in training to become a counsellor
- learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
- understand the use of counselling skills in allied professions
- be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting
This qualification leads to employment and increases employability opportunities across a range of health, care and allied sectors, such as for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4).
Entry Requirements
You must have completed the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or an equivalent programme of at least 90 guided learning hours (for example, NCFE Counselling Levels 1 and 2). Previous courses must be face to face training.
(You will not be accepted onto Level 3 if you have only completed an online Level 2 course)
Funding
You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help cover the cost of this and future Level 4 study
Start Dates: September 2026
Duration: 36 weeks
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Times: 5pm – 9pm
Fees: £1,300.00
Financial Information
Concessionary Fees
If you are studying an accredited course at Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 you may be eligible for a concessionary fee. If you fall into one of the following categories you will need to complete a self-declaration funding form and provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
- Claiming Job Seekers Allowance/Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit
- Receiving Universal Credit (UC) and your take home pay as recorded on your UC statement (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £617 per month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £988 per month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- Earning less than £25,000 annual gross salary. You must provide evidence of your salary
You will need to provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
Paying in Instalments
If your course costs more than £200 you may apply to pay in three instalments. You will need to complete and sign an instalment form. The first payment will be taken immediately, followed by a further payment at the start of the course and a final payment two months later. Please note that a handling charge of 10% of the course fee (up to a maximum of £30) is added to all instalment payments. You will still be liable for the full cost of the course if you leave the course prior to all instalments being paid.
Refunds
No refunds are given once a course has started. If a course is cancelled by the college you will receive a full refund of all fees paid. If you decide to cancel your enrolment before the class starts your payment will be refunded less a 20% administration charge (up to a maximum of £50). All refunds will be processed within 14 working days.
Please ring the Adult Education office on 01273 546602 for further information.