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Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Young People (8-18 years)

We have re-designed and re-launched our popular Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling young People course.

The new course is mapped onto, and underpinned by BACP’s Competences for humanistic counselling with children and young people (4–18 years).

Click here for more information regarding learning with Iron Mill College in 2021 and beyond

Course Details

Our Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Young People (8-18 years) addresses the majority of the of the BACP Competences for Humanistic Counselling with children and young people.

The Diploma focuses on work with young people and centres on the 8-18-year age group.
It is designed for those counselling practitioners who are post-qualified but who need further specialist training to enable them to work competently with young people.
The Diploma incorporates a mixture of summative and formative assessments, which have been adapted to meet our qualification, and as such students will be expected to successfully meet the assessment criteria aligned to the learning objectives of the three modules.

Applications Syllabus Dates Fees FAQs What next?

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this course you must:

Already be a qualified, practising counsellor or psychotherapist, working within a recognised professional code of ethics.
Be a member of a relevant professional body like the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Hold current professional indeminity insurance that covers your work as a practising counsellor or psychotherapist.

If you are interested in this course, you may wish to first book onto one of our Open Days or Open Evenings to find out more. If you are new to Iron Mill College, you might also find our Taster Days a useful way to experience what it's like to study at Iron Mill College, before applying. Alternatively the Course Tutor would be happy to speak with you personally – please contact us if you would like us to put you in touch.

How to apply:

You can apply by submitting the following documents and items:

A completed Post Qualifying Courses application form (available to download from 'Download' section of this web page).
Your £450 Enrolment Deposit (Non-Refundable) to reserve your place (see the 'Fees' tab for further information).

Application documents can be submitted by email to admissions@ironmill.co.uk, or by post to Iron Mill College, Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT.

Successful applicants will be offered a place on the course once all of the above application documents have been received and the Enrolment Deposit paid.

Total Duration:

14 full days of tuition (across 7 months), plus substantial independent learning
Module 1: Overview of the Young Person’s Development.
Module 2: Young People’s Wellbeing
Module 3: Proactive Approaches for Counselling Young People
Skills Practices are included in all modules

This course is assessed by a range or assessment types such as essay, patchwork and skills assessments.

Upcoming Exeter intakes:

October 16th 2021, weekend intake

Upcoming Poole intakes:

September 2021 dates tbc.

Course fees and payment options:

Courses commencing on or after 1st Jan'21:

Option 1 (Total Payable £1370.00):

An Enrolment Deposit of £450.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by ONE instalment of £920.00.

Option 2 (Total Payable £1470.00):

An Enrolment Deposit of £450.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by TWO instalments of £510.00 (payble by direct debit).

Bespoke payment plans (Total Payable £1470.00):

In order to facilitate students, Iron Mill College has introduced bespoke payment plans which can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Please contact us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for
further information.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the Enrolment Deposit (which shall be fully non-refundable in all circumstances) as well as submitting all application documents (see the 'Applications' tab for further information). The balance of course fees is payable as per the relevant schedule option above.

All applicants should ensure they read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Student Agreement and the Finance Agreement before applying and paying their Enrolment Deposit (Non-Refundable).

Tuition Fee Increases:

Tuition fees are reviewed in Autumn each year and are usually increased in line with CPI each January.

How to pay:

For initial course payments and deposits, you can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay all fees by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

Additional expenses:

This will vary depending on your own circumstances, but all applicants must make sure they fully understand the additional expense requirements they will need to undertake during this course. Iron Mill College is unable to contribute to any of these additional costs; they are met by the student. These costs may include:

Travel and boarding costs.
Purchase of books.
Supervision that meets your governing body requirements.
Professional Indemnity Insurance: approximately £35-£90 per year. Discounts are available from some insurers for BACP members and monthly payment options are usually available.

Course commencement:

Please note: 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, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event that a course does not proceed and at least 14 days’ notice (prior to the advertised course start date) will be given to applicants, in the event of a course cancellation or postponement. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

Frequently asked questions:

What is the attendance requirement?

14 full days of tuition (across 7 months), plus substantial independent learning

How much time does this course involve each week?

We require you to have a personal commitment to your own learning, which includes reading and self-directed study outside of your contact time with Iron Mill College. This allows time to prepare for assignments, consolidate learning, and broaden your individual knowledge and understanding of the course material. You should therefore be prepared to study as follows:

14 days of teaching (usually spread over 7 months)
Approximately 2 hours per week reading
Approximately 2-4 hours per week working towards the assignments.

Are there any additional costs?

Your fee is inclusive of assessments, tuition, certificates, course materials, creative materials, online learning platform, plus free of charge use of our IMC online library and hard copy library (general texts on counselling/psychotherapy). The handbook is available in an electronic format.

You will need to budget separately for:

Cost of your supervision
Cost of core books you may wish to buy
Travel/accommodation/ parking costs if applicable
Stationary
Regular and reliable access to a pc/ tablet or similar.

Further study with Iron Mill College:

Graduates of our Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents with appropriate academic qualifications and / or suitable levels of relevant experience, may also be eligible to apply for these other post qualifying courses at Iron Mill College:

In addition, our range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops may also be useful to graduates of this course.

Download

Post Qualifying Application Form PQDCYP - Weekends October 2021 - EXETER

What our Students Say

"I am glad that I haven't let the opportunity of studying on the Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents pass me by. I am learning so much and thoroughly enjoying the experience. I now feel entitled to call myself a Children's Therapist.”

Cheryl Powell - PQ Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents Student

What our Students Say

"I have never before learned so much about myself and about where I want to go in the future. I couldn't imagine a better place for my development than at the Iron Mill. The tutors, staff and students are all fantastic. Thanks to all of them."

Jess Houghton - Certificate in Counselling Student

Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon United Kingdom, EX1 1QT
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