Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Foundation Degree Arts - FDA

Level 5 Core

Level 4 Core

Structure

All students will be interviewed for their suitability for the programme. Level 3 Counselling Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 credits, of which at least of which at least 45 must be achieved at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) and with an appropriate combination of modules Access to Higher Education Diploma & modular achievement with 24 credits at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) Open College level 3 qualifications (obtained in or before 2008) at 50% or above NVQ level 3 in relevant vocational areas At least 96 UCAS tariff points (45 points from AS alone; at least 40 points should be obtained from A2s, AVCE, GNVQ Advanced or Scottish Highers) 96 UCAS tariff points for Sept 2017 Entry. Relevant work experience/ professional qualifications All students will be required to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate All students will require 2 hours per week paid or voluntary work in a relevant counselling setting (100 hours over the 2 years)

All students will be interviewed for their suitability for the programme. Level 3 Counselling Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 credits, of which at least of which at least 45 must be achieved at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) and with an appropriate combination of modules Access to Higher Education Diploma & modular achievement with 24 credits at level 3 (from 2010, with merit) Open College level 3 qualifications (obtained in or before 2008) at 50% or above NVQ level 3 in relevant vocational areas At least 96 UCAS tariff points (45 points from AS alone; at least 40 points should be obtained from A2s, AVCE, GNVQ Advanced or Scottish Highers) 96 UCAS tariff points for Sept 2017 Entry. Relevant work experience/ professional qualifications All students will be required to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate All students will require 2 hours per week paid or voluntary work in a relevant counselling setting (100 hours over the 2 years) Offerings: All

Analyse, evaluate and apply a range of theoretical debates and concepts in relation to counselling practice

Clarifying and agreeing the rights and responsibilities of work and self.

Identify own strengths and limitations to develop professional competency

Identify and discuss a range of explanations of mental health issues wellbeing and the promotion of mental well being within individuals human service organisations communities and society

Develop and promote the skills of critical, analytical and reflective thinking

Discuss current legislative and policy frameworks in relation to the shaping and provision of counselling service provision

Analyse the process of the therapeutic relationship for the counsellor and client

Explore and analyse the key concepts and techniques of various counselling approaches and theories

Analyse and apply the BACP ethical framework and organisational practice standards

Demonstrate independent thought, judgement and initiative

Apply Information Technology skills, such as word-processing and structured searching of the internet

Interpret information and data from a variety of sources

Explain the principles of research design and main methods of data collection used by social and health researchers

Analyse and evaluate a range of approaches strategies and interventions used to manage a diversity of clients

Analyse the importance of personal awareness and development for the counsellor

Apply skills in the conventions of citation, referencing and the presentation of bibliographies

Demonstrate competence in clear communication and presentation, in speech and writing and in other media

Demonstrate a depth of communication skills including active listening, reflecting skills and challenging.

Course Catalogue

Counselling Studies - 35600 - FDA