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Accreditation for Training Courses
The downloadable pdf Accreditation of Training Courses (BACP 2009, 5th edition)* contains all the requirements that a course must meet in order to be accredited by BACP and includes information on the application and assessment process. Also, the Core Curriculum is published as an appendix within the document. Please note that the addendum to the Explanation of Terms must be considered in conjunction with the Accreditation of Training Courses 2009
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Accreditation of Training Courses is the definitive standard for training providers wanting to gain formal recognition for the high standard of training which they deliver; it is also useful to trainers setting out to design a professional practitioner training to a nationally recognised high standard. The scheme can also be consulted by prospective students seeking assurance about the quality of their future training and by employers concerned to recruit practitioners who have been trained to a high professional standard.
The publication of a new Accreditation of Training Courses scheme in 2009 represents a significant event in the process of defining standards of quality and competence for the profession of counselling and psychotherapy. The fifth edition of Accreditation of Training Courses combines much of the content and inspiration of its predecessor with key aspects taken from the BACP Core Curriculum (2007), developed by a consortium of trainers.
The new scheme is not only specific and detailed, but is also inclusive in its application. Whilst those involved in the provision of programmes may find some of its requirements new and challenging, BACP hopes that it will be welcomed as a restatement of core beliefs and values. The document seeks to empower educators in their aspiration to provide a robust and reliable basis for the development of the next generation of practitioners. It will be widely used – not just within training teams, but crucially as a reference point for managers, validation panels and those responsible for overseeing standards of delivery and achievement at local and national level.
Only courses that have completed the accreditation process and received confirmation of their accredited status may include the words "BACP Accredited Course" in their publicity material or use the 'Course Accredited by BACP' logo. Other courses should not include in any publicity material their intention to apply or even that they have applied for accreditation; applications may, in some cases be withdrawn, be unsuccessful, or encounter delays during the process.PRICES 1 APRIL 2010 - 31 MARCH 2011 Course accreditation is £2475: £1100 application stage and £1375 visit stage for UK-based courses. If a course is non-UK based, there may be extra costs payable.
For further information, please contact
Allie
Ms AJ Griffiths
Project Manager - Course Accreditation
Professional Standards
allie.griffiths@bacp.co.uk
Direct tel 01455 883338
* The 2009 scheme is known informally as the ‘Gold Book’