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External Assessment Methods

Not all CPCAB qualifications have a separate external assessment. Qualifications which have a separate external assessment are listed below. Where external assessment applies:

Qualification External Assessment Notes
CSK-L2

CPCAB DVD of a helping session and written paper

Under exam conditions
CST-L3 CPCAB DVD of a counselling session and written paper Under exam conditions
TC-L4 Candidate audio tape and written paper Under exam conditions
CBT-L5 Structured Case Review 3,000- 3,500 words
PC-L5 Structured Case Review

3,000- 3,500 words

TCSU-L6 Structured Case Review 3,000- 3,500 words

See individual Tutor Guides for further information on each external assessment.

All external assessments are assessed and moderated by a team of experienced assessors and moderators at CPCAB.