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Level 5 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory

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Introductory Summary
Qualification title: Level 5 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5).
Ofqual Accreditation Number: CBT-L5 is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The Ofqual qualification accreditation number for PC-L5 is 500/1636/2.
Target candidates: This qualification is intended for candidates who want to develop CBT skills and theory as an integral part of their counselling work.
Summary list of units
Unit
 Unit No Unit Title
1 J/500/4411 Work safely using the CBT framework
2 L/500/4412 Work within the structure of the CBT relationship
3 R/500/4413 Work with difference and diversity within the CBT framework
4 Y/500/4414 Work within the structure of the CBT framework to provide user centred therapy
5 D/500/4415 Work with self awareness in the CBT process
6 H/500/4416 Work with CBT theory and skills in the therapeutic process
7 K/500/4417 Work reflectively as a CBT therapist

All of the units are based on CPCAB's model of practitioner development and proficiency.

A complete unit specification (including unit learning outcomes, unit-elements and element-criteria) is given in both the CBT-L5 Tutor User Guide and the CBT-L5 Candidate User Guide.

Qualification Details
Further information
Status of qualification:
  1. Accredited into the National Qualifications Framework by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual): accreditation number 500/1636/2.
  2. Formally supported by Skills for Health (the Sector Skills Council for the UK health sector).
  3. This qualification attracts a Band B programme weighting in the LSC’s funding formula and is eligible for LSC funding.
Course length: 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) (minimum).
Minimum age:

19 years*. However, please see CPCAB candidate entry requirements section 5 of the CBT-L5 Information Summary.

*This age requirement is linked to Ofqual’s system for categorising qualifications.
Entry requirements: Candidates must have completed the CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or an equivalent qualification of at least 420 GLH.
Progression:

Successful candidates may progress onto CPCAB’s:

*To access the OU Foundation Degree, candidates need to have completed TC-L4 and be working on either CBT-L5 or our Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PC-L5).
Assessment:

Candidate Portfolio and externally assessed Case Review (3,000 –3,500 words).

Candidates must be proficient in both internal and external assessment to receive the qualification.
Additional study time: Approx. 30 hours over the life of the course.
Personal counselling or therapy (for trainee): None required.
Client work requirements Opportunity to work with at least 3 clients using the CBT model.
Supervision requirements The course must include group training supervision in addition to the candidate’s own supervision arrangements for their external work as per BACP/BABCP minimum requirements.
Staffing and other resources:

One tutor-assessor is required for the internal assessment of CBT-L5 candidates.

Tutors must be qualified CBT practitioners with current knowledge and experience. See section 4 of the Information Summary.
Internal moderation and verification: Centres are required to have robust internal moderation and verification processes which are externally verified by CPCAB.
CPCAB candidate registration fee: £199 per candidate.
Centre application for CPCAB approval to offer the qualification: Centre application fee: £199 (one-off fee)
All courses must be submitted to CPCAB for approval before candidates can be registered. Although the delivery of course may differ from centre to centre, all delivery must enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes specified in the units.
For further details contact: Tel. 01458 850350. Email: admin@cpcab.co.uk