COUNSELLING QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY
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Welcome ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA). ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification. ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences.
Please note: The credit target for the same qualification title may vary according to pathway and units chosen. The Units and Rules of Combination documents for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site. http://www.abcawards.co.uk/counsellingquals.php The current fees for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site http://www.abcawards.co.uk/fees1011.php ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought. Guide to Funding Eligibility categories FL = Foundation Learning ASL = Additional and Specialist Learning APP = Apprenticeship Frameworks SO = Stand Alone T2G = Train to Gain ALR = Adult Learner Responsive OLASS = Offender Learning and Skills PFU = Programmes for the Unemployed Ad App = 19+ Apprenticeship Frameworks This suite of qualifications is administered at the ABC Awards Nottingham office.
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50091451 Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts 50092868 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills 50092534 Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 60010502 Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills 60010514 Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills 60006316 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills 60006328 Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
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ABC Qual Code A4100-02
50091451 Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts Learners must complete all 3 mandatory units to achieve 5 credits Unit
The professional context of counselling [Y/601/7299] Communication skills in helping relationships [F/601/7300] An introduction to personal development [J/601/7301] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Accreditation End Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
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Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Level
Credit Value
GLH
2 2 2
2 2 1
9 15 6
Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 18 Pass / Fail 01/06/2010 31/12/2013 31/12/2015 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details N/A Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code C4101-03
50092868 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units to achieve 18 credits Unit
Understanding the context for the use of counselling skills [T/601/7567] Understanding counselling theory [R/601/7575] Using counselling skills [K/601/7579] Personal development for users of counselling skills [K/601/7582] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Accreditation End Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
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Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Level
Credit Value
GLH
3
3
25
3 3
4 7
30 60
3
4
30
Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 18 Pass / Fail 01/06/2010 31/12/2013 31/12/2016 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code D4102-04
50092534 Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Learners must complete all 7 mandatory units to achieve 62 credits Unit
Professional organisational issues in counselling [K/601/7629] Counselling in a diverse society [D/601/7630] Counselling theory [K/601/7632] Advanced counselling skills [M/601/7633] Self awareness for counsellors [T/601/7634] Research methodologies in counselling [A/601/7635] Counselling placement [F/601/7636] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Accreditation End Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
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Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Level
Credit Value
GLH
4
10
70
4 4 4 4 4 4
5 7 8 5 9 18
30 50 50 40 40 120
Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 18 Pass / Fail 01/06/2010 31/12/2013 31/12/2016 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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N/A N/A N/A N/A Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code A4103-02
60010502 Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills Learners must complete both mandatory units to achieve 8 credits Unit
Counselling skills and personal development [T/502/6632] Using counselling skills [K/502/6966]
Level
Credit Value
GLH
2 2
4 4
30 30
Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Operational Start Date Review Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL App Eligibility
Internal assessment / External moderation 16 Pass / Fail 02/03/2011 01/04/2011 31/12/2015 31/12/2017 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details N/A Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code C4103-02
60010514 Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units to achieve 16 credits Unit
Counselling skills and personal development [T/502/6632] Using counselling skills [K/502/6966] Introduction to counselling theories [K/502/6630] Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills [M/502/6631]
Level
Credit Value
GLH
2 2 2
4 4 4
30 30 30
2
4
30
Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Operational Start Date Review Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL App Eligibility
Internal assessment / External moderation 16 Pass / Fail 02/03/2011 01/04/2011 31/12/2015 31/12/2017 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code C4103-03
60006316 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills Learners must complete both mandatory units to achieve 22 credits Unit
Developing counselling skills [T/502/8235] Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills [L/502/8239]
Level
Credit Value
GLH
3
12
80
3
10
70
Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL App Eligibility
Internal assessment / external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/04/2011 31/12/2015 31/12/2018 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
Awaiting details Awaiting details Awaiting details N/A Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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ABC Qual Code D4103-03
60006328 Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units to achieve 40 credits Unit
Developing counselling skills [T/502/8235] Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills [L/502/8239] Counselling skills and diversity [L/502/8225] Working ethically with counselling skills [K/502/8233] Counselling skills and personal development [L/502/8242]
Level
Credit Value
GLH
3
12
80
3
10
70
3 3 3
6 6 6
40 40 40
Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Accreditation End Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL App Eligibility
Internal assessment / external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/04/2011 31/12/2015 31/12/2018 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
157.5 N/A N/A 37.8% Counselling Health and Social Care Skills for Health
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