Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5)

Learner Documents

CBT-L5 Candidate Guide CBT-L5 External Assessment Guide CBT-L5 Quick Reference Criteria CBT-L5 Specification Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)CBT-L5 Candidate Self-Review CBT-L5 Client Log CBT-L5 Formulation of Client Problem CBT-L5 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework CBT-L5 Guidance to Client Work Experience CBT-L5 Guidance to Writing External Assessment Case Review CBT-L5 Record of Completed Assessments CBT-L5 Supervision Log CBT-L5 Supervisor Report Form CBT-L5 Tutor-Assessed Observation Mini Research Project for Level 5 - Example Activities Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

CBT-L5 External Assessment Guide CBT-L5 Quick Reference Criteria CBT-L5 Specification CBT-L5 Tutor Guide Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres CBT-L5 Candidate Self-Review CBT-L5 Client Log CBT-L5 Formulation of Client Problem CBT-L5 Guidance to 3 Kinds of Coursework CBT-L5 Guidance to Client Work Experience CBT-L5 Guidance to Writing External Assessment Case Review CBT-L5 Record of Completed Assessments CBT-L5 Supervision Log CBT-L5 Supervisor Report Form CBT-L5 Tutor-Assessed Observation e-Portfolio statement Mini Research Project for Level 5 - Example Activities NICE guideline NG225 Tutorial Record

Purpose

This qualification is intended for candidates who want to develop CBT skills and theory as an integral part of their professional counselling work.

It is designed to enhance the employability of counsellors in organisational settings and as independent practitioners by giving them a solid grounding in CBT skills and theory. CBT is one of the NICE recommended psychological therapies and counsellors with CBT skills are often favoured above those without in multidisciplinary psychological therapy teams especially the Increasing Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) teams.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.

Read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

The qualification is eligible in England for Advanced Learner Loans (19+).

Candidates in England may also be able to access funding according to individual entitlement criteria (e.g. related to age and/or employment status and/or prior qualifications).

For more detailed see funding information.

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Key Information Qualification Number 500/8460/4 Guided Learning Hours 120 hours Total Qualification Time 388 hours Credit value 39 Minimum age 19 years

Progression

Successful learners may progress onto the Open University Foundation Degree in Counselling or the Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision provided they have acquired at least one year's part-time post PC-L5 supervised client work.