Level 5+ top up route (SCoPEd B) accreditation
Level 5+ top up route (SCoPEd B) accreditation
Our Level 5+ top up accreditation route is for registered members who have successfully completed Level 5 or higher (or equivalent) core training, meet the training and supervised practice hours required for column B of the SCoPEd framework, and have completed an 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 four counselling training pathways:
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- Path 1 – 450 guided learning hours* of core counselling training which is formally validated at level 6.
- Path 2 – 420 hours guided learning hours* of core counselling training, which is formally validated at level 6, plus a further 30 hours achieved through undertaking pre/post qualification counselling training and/or some continuing professional development training.
- Path 3 – 450 guided learning hours* of core counselling training which is formally validated at level 5, plus an additional post qualification certificate or diploma in a specialist area of clinical practice or an additional qualification in supervision.
- Path 4 – 420 hours guided learning hours* of core counselling training, which is formally validated at level 5, a further 30 hours achieved through undertaking pre/post qualification counselling training and/or some CPD training, plus an additional post qualification certificate or diploma in a specialist area of clinical practice.
*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 this Level 5+ 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 2 years of practice post qualifying placement hours.
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, there are two stages to the process. You need to submit a completed online accreditation application form, which is in several parts, and attend a viva interview.
Stage 1: Application
- 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
Stage 2: Viva
You will need to attend an online 90 minute ‘viva’ with ACC assessors. A viva is a structured interview in which you will be asked to demonstrate some of the SCoPEd column B competences by answering questions related to the competences. Further information is provided within the guidance notes.
Application form
ACCREDITATION APPLICATION – Level 5+ 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.