What does this qualification cover?

This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of helping skills in everyday life and work.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for anyone who uses, or would like to use, helping skills at work or in a personal capacity. This may include learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications, or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).

Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded the Level 2 Award in Helping Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 3 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Developing self-awareness for the helping relationship
• Unit 02 Developing listening and communication skills for the helping relationship
• Unit 03 Managing the helping relationship

How is it assessed?

To achieve the Level 2 Award in Helping Skills, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the three mandatory units as detailed in the qualification specification.

The Level 2 Award in Helping Skills is internally assessed. Grades are not awarded.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

Funding for our qualifications

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

The objectives of this qualification are to support learners to progress into a role in which helping skills are used, or to prepare to progress on to similar qualifications at a higher level.