Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4
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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 When do I start studying for this qualification? Tuesday 10th September 2019. For how long will I study? 30 weeks per year, 2 year course First year ends 19th May 2020. Tuesdays 9.00am-4.00pm. Click here for college term dates. How much will it cost? £6,244 (tuition fees £5,576 + CPCAB registration £688) To secure your place on the course a £500 NONREFUNDABLE deposit will be payable within two weeks of being made an offer to study on the course. Interviews dates? February 2019 fully booked. 7th May 2019. What is this course about? The TC-L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling courses is for students who have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies and wish to progress in their learning and personal development towards practicing as a counsellor. This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor
in an agency setting. The theoretical model of the course is integrative; person centred theory, transactional analysis, Clarkson’s 5 relationship model and Bowlby’s attachment theory. As you develop your knowledge and understanding of these theories, you will be encouraged to find an affinity with your particular approach. There will be an emphasis on integrating your knowledge of theory and skills to develop the therapeutic relationship. Professional conduct, diversity and ethical practice will also be developed. What topics will I study? You will be in college one day a week from 9:00-4:00. You are required to have a counselling placement where you will conduct a minimum of 100 supervised hours. The course requires you to have a minimum of 40 hours personal therapy to be completed by the end of the first year. As this is an “experiential” course and you will learn by working together with peers and the tutors. You will need to allow 8-10 hours per week personal reading and study. You will need to be willing to develop your self-awareness so that you can explore your own life experiences and personality. 8-10 hours per week personal reading
and study. You will need to be willing to develop your self-awareness so that you can explore your own life experiences and personality. There are seven learning outcomes: 1. Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor. 2. Working within a counselling relationship. 3. Working with client diversity in counselling work. 4. Working within a user centred approach to counselling. 5. Working with self-awareness in counselling process. 6. Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills. 7. Working self-reflectively as a counsellor. The Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling provides: • A coherent vocational and professional counselling training. • A competence based training which highlights the development of skilled practice via experiential learning. • Specific training for the role of counsellor in an agency. • Opportunity to learn a wide range of theories and approaches. How will my work be assessed? You will experience a variety of assessment methods designed to support your experience on the course. These include, journal writing, presentations, essay writing, case study, personal reflections, practical skills assessments and an externally marked examination paper based on your own practice session with a peer. Are there any specific entry requirements? • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies • Application and individual interview What can you do next? A pathway onto the Open University Foundation degree in Counselling
How to apply To apply for a place on this course applications must be received via our on-line portal by Friday 3rd May 2019. www.worthing.ac.uk/application Tuition Fees and Payments Tuition Fee £6,244 You will be invited to an interview and once you’ve been accepted onto the course you will be expected to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of £500 (first year only), to secure your place on this course. The payment date for your deposit will be outlined in your individual offer email and failure to pay this by the required date will result in your place on the course being forfeited. The example below of the payment structure is based on the price advertised above and is subject to change which we will advertise by April 23rd 2019. You may apply for a student loan for this course up to a value of £4,670. Assuming your student loan is successful you will then be required to self-fund the balance of your tuition fees of £1,074 on the following dates: £358.00 on the day you enrol £358.00 by 30th November 2019 £358.00 by 31st January 2020
If self-funding all tuition fees, payments will be as follows: Non Refundable deposit of £500. The payment date for your deposit will be outlined in your individual offer email and failure to pay this by the required date will result in your place on the course being forfeited. Therefore the balance of £5,744 will need to be paid as follows over two years: Year 1 £1044 on the day you enrol on the 6th September. £940 by the 30th November 19 £940 by the 31st January 2020 Year2 £940 by 1st September 2020 £940 by 30th November 2020 £940 by 31st January 2021 Payments can be made by credit/ debit card, cash cheque or via a BACS payment. Full details will be outlined in your offer letter. Attending your Enrolment appointment You will be expected to attend an enrolment appointment 6th September 2019 between 8am10am to formally be enrolled onto the course and your individual appointment will be advised to you in your offer letter.
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