Level 4 top up route (SCoPEd B) accreditation
Level 4 top up route (SCoPEd B) accreditation
Our Level 4 top up accreditation route is for registered members who have successfully completed Level 4 (or equivalent) core training, meet the training and supervised practice hours required for column B of the SCoPEd framework, and have completed ACC SCoPEd column B competency (‘top up’) training or an equivalent SCoPEd B progression training since initial qualification.
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Eligibility criteria overview
To apply you’ll need to:
- be a registered counsellor member of ACC.
- be committed to good practice and working within ACC’s terms and conditions of membership, code of ethics and practice standards. Further information on standards and guidelines can be found on the website here and in the members’ resource area.
- have completed one of the three counselling training pathways:
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- Path 1 – 450 guided learning hours* of core counselling training which is formally validated at level 4.
- Path 2 – 420 hours guided learning hours* of core counselling training which is formally validated at level 4, plus a further 30 hours achieved through undertaking pre/post qualification counselling training and/or some continuing professional development training.
- Path 3 – ACC members who were grand-parented onto the register in 2017-2018 are deemed to have 420 guided learning hours of core training at level 4 (unless they can evidence higher level training and/or guided learning hours), plus an additional 30 hours is required which can be achieved through undertaking pre/post qualification counselling training and/or some continuing professional development training.
*Guided learning hours for qualifying training must be a minimum of 70% face to face learning and a maximum of 30% through an online environment which consisted of live, synchronous training.
- be able to evidence attendance at an ACC accredited SCoPEd column B competency (‘top up’) training (or equivalent). Attending the whole course is a mandatory prerequisite for accreditation via level 4 top up route.
- have evidence of at least 450 hours of supervised counselling practice. ACC usually recommends that counsellors apply for accreditation once they have at least two years of practice post qualifying placement hours.
If you completed your core counselling training at level 4 and then completed a significant amount of training at level 5 or 6, please contact us to enquire about whether you meet the requirements to apply for accreditation via the level 5+ top up route instead.
Please contact us at registrar@acc-uk.org if you are unsure if your training meets these criteria.
How to apply
To apply for accreditation, you need to submit a completed online accreditation application form, which is in several parts:
- Part 1: Personal and professional details
- Part 2: Counselling training – In this section you will be prompted to upload qualification evidence of your CPD and SCoPEd column B ‘top up’ training.
- Part 3: Counselling experience
- Part 4: Checklist for good practice
- Part 5: Supervision – In this section you will be asked to share the link to an online reference form with your supervisor. This is a compulsory part of your application, so please ensure your supervisor completes it promptly.
- Part 6: Evaluation of the Churchill Framework
- Part 7: Counselling theory in practice – In this section you will be prompted to upload assignments and documents.
Viva
In marginal or borderline cases, where the assessors find it difficult to determine whether one or more aspects of the application satisfies the criteria for accreditation, a viva will be held via Zoom. A viva is a meeting between yourself and assessors where you can explain any aspect of your application that is unclear, and which the assessors will use to determine whether you have met the standard for accreditation.
Application form
ACCREDITATION APPLICATION – Level 4 top up route (SCoPEd B)
Guidance notes
More details about the eligibility requirements and guidance are available here.
Fees
Fees for accreditation assessments are set annually. There is a variable charge for re-submission based on the extent of re-work required. Details about fees can be found on ACC’s website here.
If you have any questions, please contact registrar@acc-uk.org.