Practitioner in Training

This status is recommended as a first step for those who are working towards full accredited membership of the Association. Requirements for a Practitioner in Training:-

agreement with ACC's "Statement of Faith".
agreement to work within the terms of ACC's "Ethics and Practice" document.
completion of a minimum of 200 hours training. This training must be on an ACC recognised Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent course. If the training is not ACC recognised then a 2000 word essay entitled 'How my Christian faith informs my counselling practice' will be required.
photocopies of logged evidence of at least 50 hours of supervised counselling practice.
photocopies of logged evidence that the applicant has been and is currently in supervision.
reference from the applicant's supervisor. This must be on the pro-forma currently approved by ACC and must reflect the experience, competence and good practice of the applicant.
reference from the applicant's Church Leader who will confirm that the applicant is a maturing Christian and in fellowship with other Christians. This must be on the pro-forma currently approved by ACC.
one case study (approx. 2000-3000 words) taken from the last year of practice.
agreement to undertake appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD): a minimum of 20 hours per annum.
agreement to keep proper, totalled counselling and supervision records including client code, venue, date, length of session and issues covered. Sign off sheets showing an average of 50 hours supervised practice per annum are a requirement in order to maintain your accreditation.
photocopies of certificates for the training courses completed.
proof of adequate professional indemnity insurance.

Certification lasts for four years but applicants will be sent a reminder letter after three and a quarter years to avoid any member having an obsolete certificate. At this point a Practitioner in Training will have two options :-

Option 1.

To apply for a Maintenance certificate which would require:-

i) all documents as above, except the case study, updated from the date of the previous application with new references supplied.

ii) additional documentation showing evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD): a minimum of 20 hours per annum.

iii) a personal development statement (approx. 800-1000 words) explaining how and what growth has taken place since the last accreditation.

Option 2.

Having done further training and gained increased supervised experience a Practitioner in Training can apply for the status of Counselling Practitioner or Accredited Counsellor. In order to gain the status of either level the full criteria of the new level will need to be met.

If further information or clarification is required about accreditation, please contact the Accreditation Office, which is open between 9.30am and 2pm, Monday to Wednesday and Friday. Telephone 0845 124 9572 or e-mail accredit@acc-uk.org

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