Can a centre 'opt in' to Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification for candidates about to start on year 2 of the Diploma?No, the additional requirements for this qualification must be present throughout the 2 years of the course.
Can candidates use their own devices to take the BACP Certificate of Proficiency at the centre? (Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification)Candidates can use their own devices but there are some minimum system requirements listed here:A laptop or computer running Windows 7+ or Mac OS 10.8+ (it isn'...
Can candidates who have not reached 70 client hours at the time of the Certificate of Proficiency test sit it at a later date? (BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling)For candidates that haven't met the 70 hour requirement in time for the first scheduled Certificate of Proficiency, centres can schedule a second date.
Can centres offer a combination of the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification and the existing Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling?Centres should choose which type of qualification suits their candidates best, as only one option is available at each centre.
Could a centre accept a new year 2 student to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification if they have completed year 1 of the same at another centre?Yes, it is possible. If a centre considers a new applicant suitable, having undertaken year 1 of the same qualification at another centre, they can accept them ...
Do centres need to have been approved by CPCAB to deliver the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling to be eligible to deliver the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?Yes, centres must have CPCAB approval for TC-L4 when applying to offer the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification.
How can I find out which centres are offering the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification ?You can find your nearest centre approved to offer the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification using our centre finder.
How is the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification different from the existing Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling?The Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification has a few additional centre requirements to meet BACP approval. The qu...
Is it possible for a student to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification but not complete or pass the Certificate of Proficiency element from BACP?Yes, a student can gain the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) without having gained the Certificate of Proficiency. In these cases, CPCAB will ...
Is the additional £25 registration fee payable once per year or once for the whole Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?This additional £25 registration fee is payable once in the first year of the 2-year qualification.
Is tutor support available for the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?Yes, CPCAB will provide tutors with support and guidance including online events for this qualification.
What additional costs are involved with the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?BACP charge an additional fee of £25 per candidate. This will be included in the candidate registration fee that centres pay to CPCAB.
What are the benefits of the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification to centres and candidates?The scheme offers a smooth transition from the existing Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Appr...
What is the relationship between CPCAB and BACP for the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?CPCAB and BACP are working in a qualification partnership to support qualification standards and provide an enhanced pathway to becoming a BACP registered couns...
Where and when will candidates take the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) part of the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?Centres make arrangements with BACP for candidates to take the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) after the completion of 70 client hours as part of the qualifica...
Will all centres offer the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification?No, centres must 'opt in' to deliver this qualification. Otherwise they can continue to offer their existing TC-L4 courses.
