BTEC HND in Applied Psychology and Counselling

The course aims to equip students with the essential skills and attributes needed for roles involving professional responsibility and decision-making, preparing them for successful employment in the field. Throughout the program, students will develop the ability to apply critical thinking to their studies, manage complexity and uncertainty, explore potential solutions, and demonstrate thoughtful evaluations in both theory and practice across a range of therapeutic settings.

Credits 240 Credits
Duration 2 Years

Description

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Counselling and Applied Counselling- (Cognitive Behavioral), awarded by the British Colleg of Applied Studies, is a Pearson-assured Level 5 qualification. This program is designed to prepare students for progression to Level 6 degree-level programs, while offering an opportunity to specialize in a counselling-related field.The course aims to equip students with the essential skills and attributes needed for roles involving professional responsibility and decision-making,preparing them for successful employment in the field. Throughout the program, students will develop the ability to apply critical thinking to their studies, manage complexity and uncertainty, explore potential solutions, and demonstrate thoughtful evaluations in both theory and practice across a range of therapeutic settings. Upon completion, students will have a solid understanding of the core principles within the area of specialization, and be able to apply these principles more broadly within the fields of counselling and psychology
practice.

Topics for this course

The program will take place over four semesters for both full-time and part-time. Semester 1 & 2 consist of level 4 units, Semester 3 & 4 consist of level 5 units.
 
Semester 1.

Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice.
Developing Empathetic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationship.
Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling.
Ethical Frameworks in Counselling.

Semester 2.

Theoretical Perspective in Counselling.
Individual Differences.
Digital Approaches in Caring Professions.
Research Preparation.
Placement (100 hours)

Semester 3.

Counselling Skills Development and Practice.
Working with Diverse Clients in Therapeutic Counselling.
Risk and Assessment (Pearson-set).
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Counselling

Semester 4.

Counselling Skills Development and Practice.
Risk and Assessment (Pearson-set). Comparative Theories and Approaches in Counselling.
Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling.
Placement (70 hours)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. • Local GCE Advanced level of minimum 2 subjects supported by GCE grades A*to S. • GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English. • Other related Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects such as Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology. • BTEC Level 3 qualification in a related subject, such as BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. • A Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution in a relevant subject. • Relevant work experience. • An international equivalent to the above qualifications. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT. Students will need to demonstrate English language proficiency meeting standards of: • Completing the final two years of schooling in English. • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Level B2. • PTE Academic 51. • IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5). INTAKE INTERVIEW: An interview will be conducted with students and their guardians to assess whether the student's character aligns with the expectations of the course. What will be checked: • The interview will address if the candidates’ characters align with qualities expected for an aspiring mental health practitioner. • Guardians will be interviewed on the candidates conduct, such as absence of any misconduct or violent behaviors. • Candidates are required to present school leaving certificates to evaluate student conduct. Please note that if any misleading or false information is provided, the center will not provide the qualification to the student.

Upon completion, students will have a solid understanding of the core principles within the area of specialization, and be able to apply these principles more broadly within the fields of counselling and psychology practice. MSc in Clinical Psychologyy
  • Level
    Higher National Dipl
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Awarding Body