Counselling Foundation Degree FdSc - 2012:13
Why Study Here
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course. Graduates will be eligible to apply to the UKAHPP, BACP or other equivalent professional organisations for individual accreditation after additional supervised practice
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Good links with the community, local placements and supervisors
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Lecturers are all current practitioners with a wealth of experience in a variety of settings
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Establish effective therapeutic relationships with clients and work with a broad variety of issues in a safe and effective way
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Delivered on a flexible basis catering to different needs and work patterns
Application Process Application followed by individual interview
Entry Requirements
Evidence of counselling training to certificate level (minimum of 120 hours successful training in counselling skills and theory) and GCSE English Language grade C or equivalent. You must be at least 21 years old. Students will be considered on individual merit and evidence of work experience/voluntary work in a counselling or related setting will be an advantage. You need to be in personal therapy by the end of term 1 (60 hours over the whole two-year course). You will also need to be in a formal placement by the beginning of year 2 to enable you to gain 100 supervised client hours. Places are subject to successful interview and offer.
Content / Overview
This course focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the main catalyst to healing and wellbeing, with an emphasis on the use of the counsellor’s self and of the client-counsellor relationship in the therapeutic work. A key theme is the development of trainee’s self-awareness and impact of self on others, and bringing that awareness into the client-counsellor relationship.
The course provides a unique learning opportunity to enhance skills, increase knowledge, and prepare you for employment in the counselling profession and membership of BACP.
Knowledge & Understanding
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
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Integrate the philosophy, theory and practice of the humanistic and 5-relational integrative model into one coherent approach
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Integrate humanistic and integrative 5 relational model to explain client personality, function and dysfunction and the counselling process
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Demonstrate understanding of key issues in time-limited and long-term counselling
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Demonstrate understanding of methods of resolution of ethical issues in working with clients
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Demonstrate awareness of a variety of other models and the similarities and differences with the core theoretical model
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Research methodologies, processes of data collection and ways to analyse a research report
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Demonstrate an analytical understanding of the social and political context of counselling
Cognitive (Thinking) Skills
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
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Integrate the key concepts of the humanistic model(s) and 5 relational model into own coherent approach
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Evaluate own and colleagues’ counselling practice, personal and professional development
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Apply theory to work with external clients in a coherent, integrated manner
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Analyse and resolve ethical dilemmas in own practice using Ethical Framework and Supervision
Practical Skills
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
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Use a wide variety of advanced counselling skills flexibly and appropriately with individual clients and settings
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Act autonomously and ethically in placement within BACP guidelines and with supervision support
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Use supervision skills to prepare for and utilise supervision sessions appropriately and effectively
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Work with a range of client issues effectively, including the management process
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Negotiate a contract for the provision of counselling
Transferable (Key) Skills
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
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Interact effectively and responsibly with others in a variety of group settings, giving and receiving feedback and making changes appropriately
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Manage own learning and course work with support and supervision
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Evaluate own strengths and weakness and receive feedback appropriately
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Research, collate and manage information for individual presentations using a range of learning resources
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Take responsibility for own learning with minimal direction
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communicate effectively in individual presentations and work with peers, tutors, clients and supervisors
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Apply guidelines to solve ethical problems and dilemmas
Course Modules
Year 1: Personal development 1 (15 credits Level 4), furthering personal development 1 (15 credits Level 4), academic skills for health and social care (15 credits Level 4), workbased learning for counsellors 1 (30 credits Level 4), professional development 1 (15 credits Level 4), counselling theory and practice 1 (30 credits Level 4). Total 120 credits.
Year 2: Personal development 2 (15 credits Level 5), furthering personal development 2 (15 credits Level 5), introduction to the research process (15 credits Level 5), workbased learning for counsellors 2 (30 credits Level 5), professional development 2 (15 credits Level 5), clinical practice 2 (integrative or humanistic) (30 credits Level 5). Total 120 credits.
Assessment You will be assessed through written assignments, practical observations (tutor, peer and self-reflection), theory assignments, learning portfolios, presentations, case studies, work with audio, video and transcripts.
Careers Top up to a Honours degree in one year on the Counselling BA (Hons) at the College, following successful completion of the Foundation Degree, to expand your understanding of counselling practices or apply for alternative degrees at related institutions.
Additional Information This course is franchised from the
University of Greenwich and as such is subject to their fees, which are payable direct to the University. For fee information please go to:
http://www2.gre.ac.uk/study/finance/undergraduate/fees
In addition, Criminal Records Bureau Checks (CRB) will be undertaken by the as part of the routine recruitment process
Contact Details Guildford College: email: info@guildford.ac.uk or Tel: 01483 44 85 85 UCAS: www.ucas.com or Tel: 0871 46 80 468
All students aged 19 years or over on 1 September in the first year of their course are expected to pay tuition, registration, exam fees and all other course related costs. Some assistance with these costs may be available depending on your circumstances and the latest government funding position. There are normally no tuition, registration or examination fees to pay if you are aged 16-18 on 1 September in the first year of your course and are a British or European Union resident. This does not apply to HNCs/Ds, Foundation Degrees, Degrees or courses that do not attract government funding.
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