CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Skills (Two Year Course)
| Starting on Thurs 11 Sep 2025 | Lasting 34 weeks (Yr 1) | ||
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Scheduled Times (Yr 1)Thurs at 14.20 – 20.50 |
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Course Information
Are there any additional costs?
You may like to buy books from the recommended books list which is given out with your acceptance letter.
How will I be assessed?
External Assessment in the form of a written exam in year two of the course and Internal Assessment in the form of a portfolio. Students will be expected to complete a journal, essays and written assignments. Homework will normally be about 3 hours a week but will be more as the course progresses. Students must have a placement in an agency in year two of the course.
What do I need to bring to the class?
A pen and some paper. An A4 plastic folder or wallet to keep your journals/handouts in.
What next?
Further counselling courses
What is the course about?
The Diploma is a two year course for those who wish to train to become a counsellor working in a counselling agency. Successful completion of this course will enable you to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agency's service framework. The Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling provides: - coherent vocational and professional counselling training - a competence based training which highlights the development of skilled practice via experiential learning - specific training for the role of counsellor in an agency - the opportunity to learn and deepen your knowledge of a wide range of counselling theories and approaches - a pathway onto the Open University Foundation Degree in Counselling You must have obtained a Level 2 and a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies to enter this course. All applicants will be interviewed before being accepted onto the course. Applicants will be required to answer questions to demonstrate and assess their suitability for the course.
Financial Information
Concessionary Fees
If you are studying an accredited course at Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 you may be eligible for a concessionary fee. If you fall into one of the following categories you will need to complete a self-declaration funding form and provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
- Claiming Job Seekers Allowance/Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit
- Receiving Universal Credit (UC) and your take home pay as recorded on your UC statement (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £617 per month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £988 per month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- Earning less than £25,000 annual gross salary. You must provide evidence of your salary
You will need to provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
Paying in Instalments
If your course costs more than £200 you may apply to pay in three instalments. You will need to complete and sign an instalment form. The first payment will be taken immediately, followed by a further payment at the start of the course and a final payment two months later. Please note that a handling charge of 10% of the course fee (up to a maximum of £30) is added to all instalment payments. You will still be liable for the full cost of the course if you leave the course prior to all instalments being paid.
Refunds
No refunds are given once a course has started. If a course is cancelled by the college you will receive a full refund of all fees paid. If you decide to cancel your enrolment before the class starts your payment will be refunded less a 20% administration charge (up to a maximum of £50). All refunds will be processed within 14 working days.
Please ring the Adult Education office on 01273 546602 for further information.