Open University

咨询高等教育文凭

The qualification provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of this diploma you will have knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Major theoretical perspectives, concepts and explanatory frameworks employed within counselling
• Historical and cultural context of counselling theory and practice with an understanding of the importance of diversity and difference
• Appropriate professional principles required for effective counselling practice
• Importance and impact of social processes on the theory and practice of counselling.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this diploma you will be able to:

• Analyse situations from a range of perspectives and evaluate the appropriateness of different interventions or approaches
• Apply concepts and theories to inform understanding of practice
• Critically evaluate evidence from research and its application to practice
• Make use of a range of sources of information and use them to sustain an argument or develop new insights into practice.

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this diploma you will be able to:

• Practise safely and effectively in a recognised model of counselling
• Act by the legal, ethical and procedural boundaries of your profession
• Use appropriate knowledge and skills to make professional judgements and interventions, seeking guidance when appropriate
• Reflect on, review and audit your professional practice and identify appropriate continuous professional development opportunities.

Key skills

On completion of this diploma you will be able to:

• Communicate ideas, arguments, principles and theories effectively in speech and writing using visual and ICT tools where appropriate
• Identify, develop and present systematic arguments, drawing on appropriate, up-to-date literature
• Reflect upon one’s learning to develop as an effective and autonomous learner, including maintaining records of one’s personal learning and professional development
• Make use of appropriate information and communications technologies where appropriate.

This qualification has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• 成功完成 CPCAB 4 级治疗咨询文凭后，您将获得第 1 阶段所需的 120 个学分。
• Next, in Stage 2, you can complete your diploma with 30 credits of further CPCAB Level 5 study plus 90 credits of OU study or complete the diploma with 120 credits gained entirely from OU modules.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

您将学习以下 CPCAB 课程：

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Stage 2 (120 credits)

Route 1

您将选择一门 CPCAB 课程：

• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People

You'll also study the following OU modules:

• Brain, mind and mental health (SK298)
• Exploring mental health and counselling (D241)

Route 2

您将选择以下 OU 模块之一：

• Death, dying and bereavement (K220)
• Living psychology: from the everyday to the extraordinary (DD210)
• Critical perspectives on mental health in society (K243)
• Psychology of childhood and youth (E219)

You'll also study the following OU module:

• Exploring mental health and counselling (D241)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• 每个模块中都会有多个这样的文件，每个文件都有一个提交截止日期。
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• 有些课程以考试结束。您将有时间复习和准备。
• 我们将至少提前 5 个月告知您考试日期。
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

职业发展技能

本文凭课程将为您提供咨询领域中主要理论观点的知识和理解；该职业的历史和文化背景；以及有效咨询实践所需的适当专业原则。您还将获得可转移到医疗、社会护理和教育领域许多其他角色的专业技能，包括以下能力：

• 在公认的咨询模式下安全有效地实践
• 在相关法律、道德和程序界限内行事
• 做出专业判断和干预
• 反思、审查和审核您的专业实践。

职业相关性

该咨询高等教育文凭可让您：

• 在法定部门和自愿部门等各种环境中担任专业咨询师
• 与各种各样的人打交道，解决各种问题，如心理健康问题、关系问题、身体疾病和创伤。

它还提供所需的指定学习时间，通过适当的练习、监督和个人发展，您可以申请英国心理咨询与心理治疗协会 (BACP) 的个人认证。您还可以将其作为进一步专业发展的中转站，包括升读荣誉学位的可能性。

通过我们独特的远程学习方法，您可以在家中、在工作中或在旅途中学习。

你需要满足一些评估截止日期，但除此之外，你可以自由地在适合自己的时间学习，将学习安排在工作、家庭和社交生活之间。

对于每个模块，您要么只使用在线资源，要么结合使用在线和印刷材料。

您学习的每个模块都会有一个模块网站

• 每周的学习计划，为你提供循序渐进的学习指导
• 课程材料，如阅读材料、视频、录音和自我评估活动
• 用于与其他学生进行讨论和合作活动的模块论坛
• 每项作业的详细信息及其截止日期
• 辅导预订系统、在线辅导室以及导师的联系方式
• 一些印刷模块材料和资源的在线版本。