WBL is an essential element of Foundation Degrees and therefore needs to be detailed here. However, for all types of HE Programmes there should be an element of employability focus through, at least, Work Related Learning, and therefore the following is applicable for all:
FHEQ level: 5
WBL/WRL Activity:
Logistics
Prog Aim
Prog Intended LO
Range of Assessments
Related Core Module(s)
Placement
Placement within a counselling agency
1,2
1,2,4,5,7
100 counselling hours
Personal and professional development
Appendix
APPENDIX – DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORDS SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD.Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.
MODULE CODE:
CORC2224
MODULE TITLE:
Counselling Psychology 1
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level 5
JACS CODE C843
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: No
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module introduces students to the principles of counselling psychology. Analysis of concepts of self, psychological health and development of dysfunction provide a framework for examining the origins and assumptions of the person centred approach to counselling.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A
MODULE AIMS:
To explore Person Centred theory in depth within a framework of current psychological thinking and introduce students to quantitative and qualitative research methods used in psychology.
Gillon, E. (2007) Person Centred Counselling Psychology: an introduction. London: Sage
Rogers, C. (1995) New Edition A Way of Being. Toronto: Houghton Mifflin
Cooper,M. et al (2007) The Handbook of Person Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Ed.Kirschenbaum, H. & Henderson, V. (2001) The Carl Rogers Reader. London; Constable
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: CORC2225
MODULE TITLE: Personal and Professional Development 1
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level: 5
JACS CODE: B940
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: No
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module prepares for, and supports students in, their placements, ensuring they work to a professional code of ethics and practice. It also provides a framework for regular and systematic opportunities for self-awareness work which are congruent with the core model.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COURSEWORK
PRACTICE
E1 (formally scheduled)
C1
Pass/Fail
P1
E2 (OSCE)
C2
P3
T1 (in-class test)
A1
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A
MODULE AIMS:
To enable students to begin to develop safe professional practice in their counselling work with clients.
For students to work on developing awareness of self, others and their world.
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
Work within a counselling agency
Identify, understand and operate within the BACP ethical framework
Evaluate the need for supervision and its application to practice
Explore their own PD making explicit links to PC theory
Evaluate the significance of personal counselling and group work in relation to their personal and professional development
Present a self-assessment in a medium of choice and participate in feedback process demonstrating an ability to give, receive and reflect on feedback.
DATE OF APPROVAL:
21/01/15
FACULTY/OFFICE:
Academic Partnerships
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:
01/09/15
SCHOOL/PARTNER:
Cornwall College
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:
20/9/16
TERM:
15/AY/AU/M
Additional notes (for office use only):
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016/2017
NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 105
MODULE LEADER: Kevin Kirwan
OTHER MODULE STAFF:
SUMMARY OF MODULE CONTENT
BACP Code of Ethics and Practice
Placement requirements
Contracts
Confidentiality
Counselling and the law
Managing client information
Counselling supervision
Personal and interpersonal development
SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Scheduled Activities
Hours
Comments/Additional Information
Lecture
45
Guided Independent Study
155
Total
200
Category
Element
Component Name
Component Weighting
Comments include links to learning objectives
Written exam
E1
T1
Coursework
C1
Personal Development Assignment
Professional Development Assignment
Covering LO4-6. Operated on a Pass/Fail basis.
Covering LO1-3. Operated on a Pass/Fail basis.
Practice
P1
Updated By: Kevin Kirwan
Date: 10/03/16
Approved By: HE Operations
Date: 20/9/16
Reading List:
Axline, A. (1966) Dibs – In search of Self. New York: Victor Gollanz
Rogers, C. (1961) On Becoming a Person. London: Constable
Tolle, E (2000) The Power of Now. London: Hodder and Stoughton
Bond, T (2000) Standards and Ethics in Counselling in Action. London: Sage
BACP (2015) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Rugby: BACP Publications
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: CORC2226
MODULE TITLE: Counselling Practice 1
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level: 5
JACS CODE: B940
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: No
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module aims to assist students in developing competence as a person centred counsellor, to a level where they are able to begin working with clients. The emphasis is on the core counselling conditions, the communication of these conditions, and the student’s ability to reflect on and evaluate their practice
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COURSEWORK
PRACTICE
E1 (formally scheduled)
C1
Pass/Fail
P1
E2 (OSCE)
C2
P3
T1 (in-class test)
A1
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A
MODULE AIMS:
To encourage and assist students to:
a) develop their ability to offer the core conditions within a counselling relationship
b) develop their counselling skills to a beginning level of professional competence
c) apply theoretical and experiential understanding to the facilitation of the counselling process
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
Show an ability to work consistently within the Person centred framework and evaluate your practice
Establish an appropriate counselling contract adhering to BACP Ethical guidelines
Assess and evaluate your use of the Core Conditions within the counselling relationship
Track your own process through a counselling session
Demonstrate a range of counselling skills
DATE OF APPROVAL:
21/01/15
FACULTY/OFFICE:
Academic Partnerships
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:
01/09/15
SCHOOL/PARTNER:
Cornwall College
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:
20/9/16
TERM:
15/AY/AU/M
Additional notes (for office use only):
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2017
NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 105
MODULE LEADER: Malachy Dunne
OTHER MODULE STAFF:
SUMMARY OF MODULE CONTENT
The purpose and context of counselling
Practitioner self-care with reference to supervision and personal counselling
The Person Centred Counselling Approach
In depth examination of the core conditions.
Development of the skills needed to support and enhance these conditions.
Feedback skills
Structuring the counselling process
SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Scheduled Activities
Hours
Comments/Additional Information
Lecture
20
Practical sessions and workshops
25
Guided Independent Study
155
Total
200
Category
Element
Component Name
Component Weighting
Comments include links to learning objectives
Written exam
E1
T1
Coursework
C1
DVD, reflection and readiness to practice interview
Covering LO1-5. Operated on a Pass/Fail basis.
Practice
P1
Updated By: Kevin Kirwan
Date: 10/03/16
Approved By: HE Operations
Date: 10/03/16
Reading List:
Tolan, J. (2003) Skills in person Centred Counselling and Therapy. London: Sage
Mearns, D. (2003) Developing Person Centred Counselling. London: Sage
Nelson-Jones, R. (1995) The Theory and Practice of Counselling. London: Cassell
Mearns, D. & Thorne, B. (2007) Person Centred Counselling in Action. London: Sage
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD.Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.
MODULE CODE:
CORC 2218
MODULE TITLE:
Counselling Psychology 2
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level: 5
JACS CODE: B940
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: No
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)
This module examines the main paradigms used in contemporary counselling. In light of this exploration learners are invited to re-visit the person centred model clarifying where they position themselves on the person centred continuum in the light of relevant research findings.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COURSEWORK
PRACTICAL
E1 (Examination)
%
C1
Pass/Fail
P1 (Practical)
E2 (Clinical Examination)
%
A1
%
T1 (Test)
%
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A
MODULE AIMS: To evaluate commonality and difference between the person centred approach and other models so learners can develop a personal and professional philosophy of counselling drawing on both personal experience and contemporary research.
Barrett Lennard, G. (1998) Carl Rogers’ Helping System : Journey and Substance. London, Sage,
Cooper, M. (2008) Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy: The Facts are Friendly, London, Sage.
Dryden, W. (1990) (ed) Individual Therapy: A Handbook Open University Press
Dryden, W. (ed) (1990) Individual Therapy: A Handbook. Open University Press
Feltham, C. & Horton, (2000) Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Feltham, C. (2010) Critical Thinking in Counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Kirschenbaum,H and Henderson,V.L.(1990) The Carl Rogers Reader London: Constable
Macillan, M (2004) The Person-Centred Approach to Therapeutic Change. London: Sage
McLeod, J. (1994) Doing Counselling Research, London, Sage
Mearns, D. & Thorne, B. (1994) Developing Person-Centred Counselling. London: Sage
Mearns, D. and Dryden,W. (eds) (1990) Experiences of Counselling in Action London : Sage
Mearns,D. and Thorne,B. (2000) Person-Centred Therapy Today : New Frontiers in Theory and Practice, London, Sage
Merry, T (1999) Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling. PCCS Books: Ross-on-Wye
Natiello, P. (2001) The Person-Centred Approach : A Passionate Presence : Ross-on-Wye : PCCS Books.
Rogers, C. R. (1961) On Becoming a Person. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Sanders , P. (ed) (2004)The Tribes of the Person-Centred Nation : A guide to the schools of therapy associated with the Person-Centred Approach. PCCS Books: Ross-on-Wye
Sanders, P. (Ed) (2004) The Tribes of the Person-Centred Nation. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books
Thorne, B. (1992) Carl Rogers. London: Sage
Wilkins, P. (2002)Person-centred Therapy in Focus (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Focus). London: Sage
Woolfe, R. & Dryden, W .(Eds) (1996) Handbook of Counselling Psychology. London: Sage
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD.Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.
MODULE CODE:
CORC 2217
MODULE TITLE:
Personal and Professional Development 2
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level: 5
JACS CODE: B940
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: None
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module continues to provide regular and systematic opportunities for self-awareness work which is congruent with the person centred model of counselling and supports them as counsellors. It also supports learners in developing their professional practice by introducing them to a range of different client issues.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COURSEWORK
PRACTICAL
E1 (Examination)
C1 (Coursework)
Pass/Fail
P1 (Practical)
Pass/Fail
E2 (Clinical Examination)
A1 (Generic Assessment)
T1 (Test)
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A
MODULE AIMS: To provide within a group setting the opportunity for personal development in which learners can deepen an awareness of self, others and their world.
To enable learners to further explore their belief and value systems, analysing how this affects relationship to self, clients and others
To enable students to broaden their understanding of the issues clients bring to counselling.
Herrigal, E (1953) Zen in the art of archery London: Routledge
Levi, P (1987) If this is a ManLondon: Abacus
Moore, T. (1992) Care of the SoulLondon: Piatkus
Rogers, C. (1961) On Becoming a Person London: Constable
Thorne, B (1994) Person-Centred Counselling: Therapeutic and Spiritual Dimensions London: Whurr Books
Yalom I (1989) Loves Executioner and other tales London: Penguin
Professional Development
Bond, T (2014) Confidentiality & Record Keeping in Counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Bond, T (2005) Therapists in Court: Providing Evidence and Supporting Witnesses. London: Sage
Bond, T (2015) Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action. London: Sage
Bond,T & Mitchels,B (2010) Essential Law for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. London: Sage
Corney, R & Jenkins, R. (1993) Counselling in General Practice London: Routledge
Dryden, W & Reeves.A (2008) Key Issues for Counselling in Action Sage: London
Jenkins, P (2007) Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law. London: Sage
Jones, C & Shillito-Clarke (2001) Questions of Ethics in Counselling and Therapy London: Open University Press
McLeod, Professor J. (2001) Counselling in the Workplace: The Facts BACP Publication
Mitchels, B (2011) Legal Issues across Counselling & Psychotherapy Settings: A Guide For Practice. London: Sage
Tudor, K. and Worrall, M. (2004) Freedom to Practise: Person-Centred approaches to supervisionRoss-on-Wye: PCCs Books
SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD.Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.
MODULE CODE:
CORC 2216
MODULE TITLE:
Counselling Practice 2
CREDITS: 20
FHEQ Level: 5
JACS CODE: B490
PRE-REQUISITES: None
CO-REQUISITES: None
COMPENSATABLE: No
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module is designed to support learners to develop and deepen their counselling skills and work at relational depth with their clients. Learners will also be introduced to contemporary theoretical concepts that will further enhance their practice
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
COURSEWORK
PRACTICAL
E1 (Examination)
%
C1 (Coursework)
Pass/Fail
P1 (Practical)
E2 (Clinical Examination)
%
A1 (Generic Assessment)
%
T1 (Test)
%
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne
Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: ‘N/A’
MODULE AIMS:
This module supports learners’ ongoing development as a professional reflective practitioner
and facilitates their integration of further theoretical concepts into their work. To facilitate learners in offering the core conditions at a deeper level, thus moving towards the attainment of embed competence in their practice
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
Demonstrate and critically evaluate the ability to apply theoretical concepts to their practice
Provide informed, relevant and useful feedback to peers on their practice and improve performance through reflecting on and responding to self, peer and tutor feedback
Demonstrate with examples the use of their own internal supervisor
Write a case study linked to a counselling relationship of at least 5 sessions
DATE OF APPROVAL:
May 2016
FACULTY/OFFICE:
Academic Partnerships
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:
Sept 2016
SCHOOL/PARTNER:
Cornwall College
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:
TERM/SEMESTER:
All Year
Additional notes (for office use only):For delivering institution’s HE Operations or Academic Partnerships use if required
