Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)TC-L4 Candidate Guide TC-L4 External Assessment Guide TC-L4 Guidance to Writing an External Assessment Case Review TC-L4 Specification Covering Statement for Candidates Wishing to Apply for UKCP Registration as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor CPCAB Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas mapped to UKCP Psychotherapeutic Counselling training standards Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 TC-L4 Agency Report TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (1)TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (2)TC-L4 Case Study Guidelines TC-L4 Client Log TC-L4 Giving and Receiving Feedback TC-L4 Group Work Self-review TC-L4 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework TC-L4 Guidance to Workplace Experience TC-L4 Initial Learning Statement TC-L4 Learning Review Guidance for Candidates TC-L4 mapped to SCoPEd Column A TC-L4 Observer Feedback Skills TC-L4 Personal Development – Producing Evidence TC-L4 Personal Therapy Record TC-L4 Quick Reference Criteria TC-L4 Role-play Activities TC-L4 Self-review of Counselling Practice TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 1 TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 2 TC-L4 Supervision Log TC-L4 Supervisor Report (1)TC-L4 Supervisor Report (2)Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres TC-L4 External Assessment Guide TC-L4 Guidance to Writing an External Assessment Case Review TC-L4 Specification TC-L4 Tutor Guide e-Portfolio statement Immediacy - Guidance, Practical Examples and Exercises NICE guideline NG225 Study Focus - Theoretical Integration for TC-L4 and PC-L5 TC-L4 Agency Report TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (1)TC-L4 Candidate Self-Review (2)TC-L4 Case Study Guidelines TC-L4 Client Log TC-L4 Example Internal Assessment Schedule TC-L4 Giving and Receiving Feedback TC-L4 Group Training Supervision Feedback TC-L4 Group Work Self-review TC-L4 Guidance to 3 Types of Coursework TC-L4 Guidance to Workplace Experience TC-L4 Initial Learning Statement TC-L4 Learning Review Guidance for Candidates TC-L4 mapped to SCoPEd Column A TC-L4 Observer Feedback Skills TC-L4 Personal Development – Producing Evidence TC-L4 Personal Therapy Record TC-L4 Quick Reference Criteria TC-L4 Role-play Activities TC-L4 Self-review of Counselling Practice TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 1 TC-L4 Skills Observation Feedback Sheet 2 TC-L4 Supervision Log TC-L4 Supervisor Report (1)TC-L4 Supervisor Report (2)TC-L4 Supporting NP/Deferred Candidates Tutorial Record

Purpose

This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings.

This qualification is officially approved as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by Skills England. HTQ status confirms that the TC-L4 meets nationally recognised, employer-defined occupational standards and prepares learners for skilled roles in the counselling profession. As an HTQ, it carries enhanced credibility with employers and supports learners progressing into professional practice or further study.

Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.

This qualification meets all the requirements of SCoPEd Column A and provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) e.g. BACP, NCPS, ACC.

NCPS Recognised Professional Qualification

This qualification has been given Recognised Professional Qualification status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and, subject to the Society’s Terms & Conditions, is a route onto a national register of counsellors which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained both our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and our Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or their equivalent.

Read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

This qualification is approved as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by Skills England, meaning it meets national employer-led standards and is eligible for certain government-backed funding routes.

For Centres with Funding Status:
Centres that already hold an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL) facility or are registered with the Office for Students (OfS) in England can offer this qualification with access to the relevant student finance options, subject to meeting the Department for Education (DfE) criteria.

For Centres Without Funding Status:
If your centre does not currently hold an ALL facility or OfS registration, you can still deliver this HTQ-approved qualification. Candidates may self-fund, and the professional and employability benefits of the HTQ remain the same

For more detail see funding information.

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Key Information Qualification Number 500/8088/X
HTQ Reference Number HTQHS5071 Qualification Structure 7 mandatory units:

Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor (R/600/9346)
Working within a counselling relationship (T/600/9355)
Working with client diversity in counselling work (J/600/9358)
Working within a user-centred approach to counselling (F/600/9472)
Working with self-awareness in the counselling process (H/600/9478)
Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills (K/600/9482)
Working self-reflectively as a counsellor (F/600/9486)

Guided Learning Hours 420 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 1204 hours Credit value 120 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful candidates may progress onto: