Eligibility:

To be eligible for this course you must:
 

• Be a qualified professional who adheres to a code of conduct. For example, a counsellor, psychotherapist, counselling or clinical psychologist, mental health or wellbeing professional, nurse, doctor or teacher. We also welcome applicants in other related roles - please contact us if you would like to discuss your eligibility.
• Be able to demonstrate successful completion of relevant training, qualifying you to work in your stated professional capacity (as per above).

Please note: Completion of this course does not provide a route to registration with the National Counselling Society (NCS) and detailed individual applications to NCS are required for this purpose, where applicable.



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 £500 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.

Content:

• Theories and frameworks of supervision.

• Relational approach to supervision.

• Creative applications of supervision.

• Application to practice.
  

• Assessment.

Assessment is based on:
 

• Personal journal.
• Written assignment (3000-word journal article).
• Practicum (The practice of supervision in a live session of 20 minutes’ duration. This will be assessed in the group by peers and tutors).

Attendance requirements:

Students should aim to attend all 12 days, and the minimum attendance criteria is 9.5 days out of 12. You can therefore still pass the attendance requirement of this course if you miss up to 2.5 days, by ‘making up’ the learning in the ways described in the course handbook, but 3 or more missed days mean you cannot meet the attendance criteria to pass the course. 

Award: 

Iron Mill College Diploma in Supervision.

Please note: Completion of this course does not provide a route to registration with the National Counselling Society (NCS) and detailed individual applications to NCS are required for this purpose, where applicable.

• Saturday and Sunday (10.00am - 5.00pm), 6 weekends run over 6 months (full course date in the "Downloads" box to the left of this page).

• Tuesday (10.00am - 5.00pm), 12 days run over 7 months (full course date in the "Downloads" box to the left of this page).
  
  

Course fees and payment options:

Option 1 (Total Payable £1500.00):

• An Enrolment Deposit of £500.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by ONE instalment of £1000.00.

Option 2 (Total Payable £1600.00):

• An Enrolment Deposit of £500.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by TWO instalments of £550.00 (payable by direct debit)
  
  

Bespoke payment plans (Total Payable £1600.00):

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.

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 direct debit - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a direct debit form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

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.

• BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling (Validated by University of Worcester).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision (Validated by University of Worcester).
• Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents.
• Post Qualifying Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies (Advanced Specialist Training Status with NCS).
• Post Qualifying Diploma in Eating Disorders: Brain, Body and Mind (Advanced Specialist Training Status with NCS).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching (Validated by University of Worcester).