2-Year Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 BACP APQ - Person-Centred Focus

About the Tutor: Jamie Walsh

Jamie Walsh is a qualified Counselling, English, maths and ESOL/EFL tutor who has worked in Adult Education for many years. With a wealth of experience in delivering to groups of all levels, he provides in-depth learning and self-study for all learners, providing information and guidance on such topics as initial assessment, examinations and extra support. He holds a PGCE, a Master's degree (MA), CELTA and L5 Diplomas in both English/ESOL and maths subject specialism and is a practising Counsellor.

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Assessments:
You will be assessed using various means including written assignments, a weekly reflective learning journal, presentations and observed practice.

You will be given a Fitness to Practice assessment at the end of year one and once passed, you will then be responsible for applying to your chosen counselling agency for a placement. You will need to complete 100 hours to be fully qualified. After 70 hours you will be able to apply for the Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) assessment with BACP.

Kent Adult Education requires all agencies to provide you with a service framework which includes clinical supervision that meets the BACP guidelines for counsellors in training, as well as line management. CPCAB requires you to have 1.5 hours a month of individual (or group) supervision or 1-hour supervision per 8 hours of client work. In addition, you will require 30-50 hours of group training supervision as part of the course. You will need to successfully complete year 1 before going on to year 2.

Please Note: You need to commit to attend and self-fund up to 60 hours of personal therapy during the 2-year course. Your course tutors will discuss a suitable number of therapy hours on an individual basis. You should consider this cost when applying for the course.

Please Note: A minimum of 85% attendance is required on this course per year as well as the timely completion of assignments. We would not expect students to be absent for more than 5 classes per year or for more than two consecutive classes. A high level of commitment, up to 4-5 hours per week of self-directed learning outside of classes, as well as the time required for personal therapy and placement hours is essential. You should consider the time commitment required before applying for the course.

A notebook and pen and/or a laptop.

For online courses, blended courses or classes which need to be moved online due to bad weather etc. you will need a computer/ laptop with a camera and access to Zoom.

You will be given a student handbook (text book) at the beginning of the course. The cost of the handbook is covered by the course fee. There is no need to buy any resources before the start of the course.

During the course you will be given a recommended reading list.

Upon completion of the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 you may progress to other CPCAB qualifications at Level 5 and Level 6 including gaining a Supervisor qualification. Details of the Level 5 and Level 6 course can be found on www.cpcab.co.uk.

Please ask your tutor for more details during the course and please see our website at www.kentadulteducation.co.uk for further details of the Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision CPCAB Level 6.

During your course your tutor will offer information in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition, some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. The KAE website has information about these courses and for developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers Service (NCS).

For external students to be eligible for this course, you will need to hold a Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 (CST-L3)/Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 (CAST-L3) and a Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 or their equivalents. Your Level 3 qualification should have been completed within the last 2 years.

If you are a current Kent Adult Education student you will need to provide evidence of approval from your Level 3 tutor that you are in the right place educationally and emotionally to continue onto Level 4, as you may not have completed your Level 3 certificate at the time of application.

If you are an external applicant, you will be expected to present your Level 3 Certificate and we will seek a reference from your Level 3 tutor.

All applicants will need to complete the online application form using the following link https://forms.office.com/r/CbuL8BdzyZ

On receipt of your completed application, if you meet the course requirements, we will arrange for you to have a robust interview with the course tutors. We will contact you by email about this.

The interview involves an honest discussion with the course tutors and a skills practice. The tutors will discuss the content and level of the course to ensure it is suitable for you and there is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the heavy commitment involved in this course.

Please Note: You should be aware that there may be more students interviewed than there are places for the course. We will choose the most suitable students; those who interview well and can show how they use their skills.

It is recommended that you don't enrol on this course if you have undergone a life-changing experience during the last 12 months, for example, a bereavement. Your emotional stability will be discussed.

All places offered are dependent on the accuracy of the documentation provided and the information given at interview and enrolment.