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Downloads

• Candidate guides and support documents
• Replacement certificate request form (CR8)
• Letter of equivalence for CBT-L5
• Letter of equivalence for CST02
• Letter of equivalence for TC03
• Europass certificate supplement for TC-L4
• Document explaining the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and how it links to higher education

Candidate questionnaire

• Complete your CPCAB candidate questionnaire 2010-11 online

Foundation Degree in Counselling

CPCAB, in partnership with the Open University, has developed a Foundation Degree in Counselling. The degree combines CPCAB’s expertise and specialist knowledge of the field with the Open University’s expertise and experience in delivering flexible learning.

The Foundation Degree requires candidates to complete 240 credit points in total. This is made up of 150 credit points derived from CPCAB work-based qualifications delivered in Further Education Colleges or in private training centres:

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling plus
• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or
• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory

and 90 credit points from Open University knowledge-based modules.

The entry requirements for the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma are:

• CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2) or its equivalent plus
• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3) or its equivalent.

In addition to these academic qualifications applicants for the diploma will need to demonstrate some knowledge of counselling agencies, growing self awareness and ability to skilfully form a helping relationship. See the TC-L4 Qualification Document for full guidance to entry.

It is important to note that progression on to the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma is not an automatic process and is dependent upon a successful interview with the training provider.

The 90 credit points from the OU knowledge-based modules are gained from:

• The mandatory module (30 points) which will be presented for the first time in May 2010 and
• The additional 60 points which must be taken from a combination of the following OU psychology or mental health options:

  DSE 212 Exploring psychology (60 points)
  ED 209 Child development (60 points)
  K225 Diverse perspectives on mental health (30 points)
  K272 Challenging ideas in mental health (30 points)
  K260 Death and dying (30 points)
  SDK228 The science of the mind: investigating mental health (30 points)

The workbased and the knowledge based components can be taken in any order to suit the convenience of the candidate. In other words candidates may do all or some OU modules before the CPCAB qualifications or the other way around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read CPCAB's answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Foundation Degree.

Further Information

For further information about the Foundation Degree in Counselling please visit www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?Q01G14

To keep up-to-date with new information about the Foundation Degree in Counselling please send an email to clare@cpcab.co.uk.