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| Ofqual Accreditation Number: | CSK-L2 is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The qualification number for CSK-L2 is 500/7938/4. | |
| Qualification structure: | 1 mandatory unit: A/600/8448 Counselling skills |
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| Target candidates: | This qualification is intended for candidates who:
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| Level | 2 | |
| Guided learning hours | 90 (minimum) | |
| Credit value | 17 | |
| Minimum age | 18 years* | |
| Entry requirements | No previous training or experience required See section 5 for criteria considered important in selecting applicants for a programme leading to CSK-L2 |
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| Progression | Successful candidates may progress onto CPCAB’s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-3) - see section 6 for progression route details. The unit credit can also be used towards other relevant qualifications on the QCF. |
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| Assessment | Candidate portfolio. See section 3. |
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| Additional assessment requirements | Externally assessed written paper after watching a CPCAB DVD under exam conditions** | |
| Grading system | Pass | |
| Personal counselling or therapy (for trainee) | None required. | |
| Work-place experience (for trainee) | None required. | |
| Staffing and other resources | Only one tutor-assessor is needed for internal assessment. See section 4 of the Qualification Document for details of required trainer-assessor qualifications and experience. |
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| Internal Moderation and Verification | Centres are required to have robust internal moderation and verification processes that are verified by CPCAB. | |
| Candidate Registration Fee | £119 | |
| Centre application for CPCAB approval to offer the qualification | Centre application fee: £159 (one-off fee). Centres can design their own training programmes*** or use approved course material written to CPCAB specifications.**** A tutor assessment support DVD with video clips and associated exercises is available to purchase from the CPCAB shop. |
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*This age requirement is linked to Ofqual’s system for categorising qualifications.
**Candidates must pass both the internal and external assessment to receive the qualification.
***All centre-designed courses must be submitted to CPCAB for approval before candidates can be registered. Although the delivery of courses may differ from centre to centre, all delivery must enable the candidates to achieve the learning outcomes specified in the unit.
**** Please contact CSCT on 0870 163 6900 or visit www.counsellingtraining.com for further details.