Code

PG24455

Title

Certificate in Foundational Skills & Competence in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Programme Purpose

The Programme is designed as an Embedded Minor award within the Principal Programme titled the Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy and is designed for learners who meet the specified entry requirements for that programme but who are anxious to learn fundamental skills and competencies in counselling & psychotherapy practice and not necessarily a Major Award. It is anticipated that the programme will be attractive mainly to mature learners who wish to study both Counselling and Psychotherapy at foundational level, either to support existing roles they have or as a point of initial discovery as to whether or not a Major Award would be something they should pursue. It will facilitate graduates with opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare them for further studies on programmes which would lead to professional accreditation by relevant Professional Counselling Accreditation Bodies. The Programme will afford the opportunities to develop foundational knowledge of the theories and conceptual basis of Counselling and Psychotherapeutic practice as well as foundational level skills and competencies. This would permit such students to be prepared for advanced entry to the BA (Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy) through RPL routes. The Programme comprises 20 ECTS of Modular content from the first Stage of the Principal Programme.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

6

EQF Level(s)

5

Location

Limerick City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

No

PEL Arrangements

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Validation Documents

Certificate of Validation, Panel Report