Diploma in Supervision

Applicants must be qualified practitioners in a helping profession, for example psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists or social workers. You will need to be in supervision yourself on a regular monthly basis as well as supervising your own supervisees whilst on the course.

On application please provide us with:          

If you are interested in signing up for this course, we recommend that you attend our Taster Day.

1. Theories and frameworks of supervision

• Understanding the approaches and range of models of supervision,

• Ethical Knowledge, behaviour and legal influences,

• Key concepts from principles of group supervision and how this informs practice.

• The role of transference, countertransference and parallel process in Supervision,

• Your relationship to becoming a supervisor.

• Understanding the rationale for creativity in supervision,

• Develop a repertoire of creative supervision strategies,

• Explore the use of creative interventions that enrich the supervisory relationship,

• The importance of the body as a means of communication.

• Exploring the theoretical learning style of the supervise,

• Understanding the developmental needs of the supervisees,

• Intervention strategies and developmental stages of Supervision.

• Consolidation of learning,

• Reflective journals,

• Practicum,

• Ending

  
  

Assessed Award:
Iron Mill College Diploma in Supervision

• During the course there will be ongoing assessment of theoretical knowledge, understanding and application of theory to practice.

• Types of assessment will be by journals, essays, peer assessment and practicum.

• Supervision practice will be in triads and small and large group work.

• Participants are asked to create a personal journal demonstrating their own unique and preferred style of reflecting on their development as a supervisor.

• 3000 word journal article to promote clinical supervision in their area of work.

• Final assessment will be in the form of a practicum. Students will demonstrate their practice of supervision in a live session of 20 minutes duration. This will be assessed in the group by peers and tutors.

• Participants will need to supervise a minimum of 1 supervisee during the course and achieve a minimum of 5 hours of practice as a supervisor,

• You will need to submit a log which includes brief notes on the 5 hours of supervision given,

• You will need to achieve 5 hours of Supervision on your Supervision (individually or in small groups).

Iron Mill College's tuition fee for our Diploma in Supervision is £1600.

There are two payment options available. Applicants are invited to enrol online accompanied by an Initial Booking Deposit of £100, which is fully deductible from course fees if the application is successful.  Applicants are entitled to a full refund of the Initial Booking Deposit if they decide to cancel within 7 days of receipt of their application.  The total course fee is payable as per the structure below:

Option 1 (Total Payable £1500.00)

An Enrolment Deposit of £500.00 (*Incl. £100 Initial Booking Deposit) followed by:
ONE instalment of £1000.00


Option 2 (Total Payable £1600.00)

An Enrolment Deposit of £500.00 (*Incl. £100 Initial Booking Deposit) followed by:
TWO instalments of £550.00



Bespoke Payment Plans

In order to facilitate students, the Iron Mill has introduced Bespoke Payment Plans which can be tailored to meet your specific needs.  Please contact us for more information here.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the online application form including the Initial Booking Deposit of £100, which is deductible from course fees if the application is successful. Applicants are entitled to a full refund of the Initial Deposit if they decide to cancel within 7 days of receipt of their application. Should an application be unsuccessful, or if the application is cancelled by the applicant following this 7 day period, an administration fee of £25 is charged and the balance of £75 refunded.

Intake interviews will be arranged for suitable applicants. Applicants who are offered a place will be required to confirm acceptance in writing accompanied by an Enrolment Deposit of £500.00 which shall be fully non-refundable in all circumstances. Please refer to the relevant section of the course handbook for full details on our Refund Policy.

Course Commencement

Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that a class does not proceed.  For full details on our Refund Policy, please refer to the relevant section of the course handbook.

Refund Policy

Diploma in Supervision Only: 

If the student notifies the College within 14-days of the end of the Introductory Weekend that they do not wish to continue with the course, or the tutor decides within 14-days of the end of the aforementioned weekend that they do not feel the Student can continue with the course, the Student will receive a full refund of all fees paid after the deposit plus 50% of the deposit.

If the student notifies the College later than 14-days from the start of the Introductory Weekend of their intention to leave, no refund is available and they will remain liable for full course fees.