Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents

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).

Content:

• Attachment and brain development.
• Child development.
• Safeguarding and law.
• Creative interventions.
• Grief and trauma.
• Family systems.
• Skills assessment.
  

Learning and assessment:

Training is delivered via a combination of tutor led sessions, creative group work, research and skills practise exercises. In addition to theoretical learning, participants will be expected to engage in creative and expressive exercises including in role play.

There is an expectation for students to reflect on their own learning and development throughout the course.

Assessment is based on:
 

• Journal.
• Written assignment.
• Observation of your skills during the course.
• End-of-course skills assessment.

Attendance requirements:

A minimum of 80% attendance is required at timetabled teaching days. 

Award: 

Iron Mill College Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents.

• Starts Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2018.
• Runs on 7 weekends, 10.00am - 5.00pm, over 7 months (full course dates available in 'Download' section of this web page).
• Application Deadline: Saturday 15th September 2018. Applications received less than 3 weeks before the start of the course will be processed at the discretion of the Programmes Lead. If this is the case, please contact us for further details as soon as possible.

• Starts Wednesday 3rd October 2018.
• Runs over 14 Wednesdays, 10.00am - 5.00pm, over 7 months (full course dates available in 'Download' section of this web page).

Course fees and payment options:

• An Enrolment Deposit of £450.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by ONE instalment of £1000.00.

Option 2 (Total Payable £1550.00):

• An Enrolment Deposit of £450.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by TWO instalments of £550.00.
  

Bespoke payment plans:

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 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.

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.

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• Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision (Validated by University of Worcester).
• Diploma in Supervision (Advanced Specialist Training Status with NCS).
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• 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).