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 Ofqual - Recognised National Qualification (RNQ)  Certificate

Integrates BACP Training Curriculum for counselling supervisor training.

This intensive and robust qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to provide clinical supervision for counselling practitioners.  The course is aimed at Counsellors who have acquired sufficient client work experience to contemplate the move into a clinical supervisor role. 

The course is designed based on a Humanistic Approach and underpinned by Supervision Theoretical Frameworks providing guidance of structure and a transparency of Supervision processes.  Creativity of Supervision is informed by group and individual research with a focus on increasing self-awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Anti Oppressive Practice (AOP). Refer to our policies page for further information here.

The Key Features of the Course: 

• 33 UCAS Credits/90 Hours Guided Learning
• Tailored to meet the needs of an active clinical practice
• Accredited by the qualifications & curriculum authority (Ofqual)
• Intensive - Duration of course - Approx: 8 months teaching schedule
• Realistic 15 Hrs/5 Hrs Supervision Practice/Supervision of Supervision
• Additional group supervision provided
• Sensitive Tutor feedback and Peer collaboration
• Inspiring creativity of supervision practice

 Blended/Group work and Assessments:

The Completed Assessments includes (1) CBCAB External Case Review in addition to (2) Internal Assessment of course expectations. 

(1) External Case Review:

 A structured case review of 3,000 – 3,500 words.

This may be started as soon as the candidate is confident of their ability to integrate learning on the course into practice.

(2) Internal Course Assessments (Includes External Verification): 

The internal course work/assessments include creating a Portfolio consisting of achieving Learning Criteria over seven Learning Outcomes:

1. Model and supervise the professional framework
2. Model and supervise the skilled use of the relationship
3. Model and supervise the use of theory and research on diversity
4. Model and supervise a use-centred approach to the work
5. Model and supervise the skilled use of the self
6. Model and supervise the coherent use of theory, research, and skills
7. Model and supervise the self-reflective practitioner

To achieve successful achievement of the internal course assessment/work expectations include:

•   Monthly Candidate Learning Reviews 
•   Supervisee record – 15 hours  
•   Supervisory supervision record – 5 hours  
•   1st Assignment (2,500 words): Theoretical Supervisory framework 
•   2nd Assignment (approx. 1,500 words): Working with Diversity   
•  Self-Review – practice and learning (approx. 1,000 words)   
•   1 Tutor-observed skills assessment    
•  1 case study presentation (2000 to 2500 words) with group supervision.  
•   Tutor feedback reports on skills and group work – workplace simulations   
•  Testimony 
•   Supervisor’s report    
•   Peer testimony reports on skills and group work.

Teaching and learning activities: 

Theory

• Tutor theory seminars/Live classes and skills demonstration
• Research on supervisory theory, diversity issues and application to practice
• Group work activities, discussion, question/answer
• Guidance on supervisory skills in practice
• Course handouts

Skills

• Skills practice and simulation in consultancy supervisory practice with individuals and small groups
• Roles play simulation - individual and group supervision
• Demonstration
• Gold fish bowl – observation and feedback
• Creative methods
• Experiential learning
• Tutor and peer observation and feedback on skills
• Self review of supervisory skills

Training Group Supervision:

• Training Group Supervision with case presentations and ongoing evaluation and feedback on supervisory case work
•  Assignment planning and criteria workshops
• Group tutorials, individual and peer work on planning assignments, research methods, presentation skills and use of resources.
• Tutor guidance will be provided for each assignment inclusive of the schedule of assignments and hand-in dates

Tutorials:

Regular student and group tutorials

Peer learning:

Peer support, buddying and small group work for reflective practice and research

Course Philosophy:

An important aspect of the course is that Tutors pride themselves on maintaining a student-led approach, to include a sensitivity in providing constructive feedback.  Continual support and guidance is offered with regular Tutorials ensuring a positive learning experience. This is complimented by external speakers from time to time. Our philosophy of ensuring  a transparency and ease of communication between students  and Tutors is aided by our tailored interactive classrooms/virtual learning environment (VLE).