Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PC-L5)

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)PC-L5 Candidate Guide PC-L5 External Assessment Guide PC-L5 Quick Reference Criteria PC-L5 Specification Covering Statement for Candidates Wishing to Apply for UKCP Registration as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor CPCAB Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas mapped to UKCP Psychotherapeutic Counselling training standards Mini Research Project for Level 5 - Example Activities PC-L5 Candidate Self-Review PC-L5 Client Log PC-L5 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework PC-L5 Guidance to Client Work Experience PC-L5 Guidance to Writing External Assessment Case Review PC-L5 Personal Counselling Record PC-L5 Record of Completed Assessments PC-L5 Supervision Log PC-L5 Supervisor Report Form PC-L5 Theory Support – Relational Depth Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres PC-L5 External Assessment Guide PC-L5 Quick Reference Criteria PC-L5 Specification PC-L5 Tutor Guide e-Portfolio statement Mini Research Project for Level 5 - Example Activities NICE guideline NG225 PC-L5 Candidate Self-Review PC-L5 Client Log PC-L5 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework PC-L5 Guidance to Client Work Experience PC-L5 Guidance to Writing External Assessment Case Review PC-L5 Personal Counselling Record PC-L5 Record of Completed Assessments PC-L5 Supervision Log PC-L5 Supervisor Report Form PC-L5 Theory Support – Relational Depth PC-L5 Tutor-Assessed Observation Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 Tutorial Record

Purpose

This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.

Read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

The qualification is eligible in England for Advanced Learner Loans (19+).

Candidates in England may also be able to access funding according to individual entitlement criteria (e.g. related to age and/or employment status and/or prior qualifications).

For more detailed see funding information.

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Key Information Qualification Number 500/8386/7 Guided Learning Hours 120 hours Total Qualification Time 458 hours Credit value 46 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful learners may progress onto the Open University Foundation Degree in Counselling or the Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision provided they have acquired at least one year's part-time post PC-L5 supervised client work.