Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)TC-L4 Candidate Guide TC-L4 External Assessment Guide TC-L4 Guidance to Writing an External Assessment Case Review TC-L4 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 Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 TC-L4 Agency Report TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (1)TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (2)TC-L4 Case Study Guidelines TC-L4 Client Log TC-L4 Giving and Receiving Feedback TC-L4 Group Work Self-review TC-L4 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework TC-L4 Guidance to Workplace Experience TC-L4 Initial Learning Statement TC-L4 Learning Review Guidance for Candidates TC-L4 Observer Feedback Skills TC-L4 Personal Development – Producing Evidence TC-L4 Personal Therapy Record TC-L4 Quick Reference Criteria TC-L4 Role-play Activities TC-L4 Self-review of Counselling Practice TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 1 TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 2 TC-L4 Supervision Log TC-L4 Supervisor Report (1)TC-L4 Supervisor Report (2)Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres TC-L4 External Assessment Guide TC-L4 Guidance to Writing an External Assessment Case Review TC-L4 Specification TC-L4 Tutor Guide e-Portfolio statement Immediacy - Guidance, Practical Examples and Exercises NICE guideline NG225 Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 TC-L4 Agency Report TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (1)TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (2)TC-L4 Case Study Guidelines TC-L4 Client Log TC-L4 Example Internal Assessment Schedule TC-L4 Giving and Receiving Feedback TC-L4 Group Training Supervision Feedback TC-L4 Group Work Self-review TC-L4 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework TC-L4 Guidance to Workplace Experience TC-L4 Initial Learning Statement TC-L4 Learning Review Guidance for Candidates TC-L4 Observer Feedback Skills TC-L4 Personal Development – Producing Evidence TC-L4 Personal Therapy Record TC-L4 Quick Reference Criteria TC-L4 Role-play Activities TC-L4 Self-review of Counselling Practice TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 1 TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 2 TC-L4 Supervision Log TC-L4 Supervisor Report (1)TC-L4 Supervisor Report (2)TC-L4 Supporting NP/Deferred Candidates Tutorial Record

Purpose

This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings.

Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained both our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and our Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or their 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 500/8088/X Qualification Structure 7 mandatory units:

Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor (R/600/9346)
Working within a counselling relationship (T/600/9355)
Working with client diversity in counselling work (J/600/9358)
Working within a user-centred approach to counselling (F/600/9472)
Working with self-awareness in the counselling process (H/600/9478)
Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills (K/600/9482)
Working self-reflectively as a counsellor (F/600/9486)

Guided Learning Hours 420 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 1204 hours Credit value 120 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful candidates may progress onto: