Connect - Course Information

Question 1

What is the full name of the L2 course that we offer?

Answer 1

CPCAB Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Skills Course

Question 2

What is the approx. price of our L2 courses (both London and other)?

Answer 2

London: Around £1,350
UK Other: Around £1,150

Question 3

How many instalments can you pay in for L2 & L3 (incl. London L2)?

Answer 3

L2:
UK: x9 of £99
London: x11 of £99

L3:
x9 of £125

Question 4

How many instalments can you pay in for L4 (including residential and FastTrack L4) and how much are all the instalments?

Answer 4

L4:
x40 of £199

Residential L4:
x40 of £298

FastTrack L4 (London):
x40 of £220

Question 5

How many instalments can you pay in for L5 courses (incl. CBT & OPC)?

Answer 5

L5: x18 of £125
L5 CBT: x18 of £125
L5 OPC: x9 of £99

Question 6

How many instalments can you pay in for L6 courses?

Answer 6

L6: x18 of £125

Question 7

How long does it take to complete L2, L3 and L4?

Answer 7

Around 3 years.

It varies whether you take Full Day, Evening or FastTrack courses.

Full Day courses take 3 - 5 months (applies for both L2 and L3)

Evening courses take around 9 months (applies for both L2 and L3)

L4 takes around 2 years.

Question 8

When can students become BACP members and work within an agency?

Answer 8

Students become BACP members upon completion of a Level 4 CPCAB course

Question 9

What are the entry requirements for level 4?

Answer 9

You must have completed both CPCAB L2 and L3.

Or equivalent

180 guided learning hours
The prior courses must be live online or in-person
The prior course must contain live practical elements

Question 10

How many students are allowed on each course?

Answer 10

18 on levels 2,3 and4

16 on levels 5 and 6

Question 11

Do students need to take an exam for BACP membership after completing Level 4 with Astranti Connect?

Answer 11

The exam is included in Astranti Connect’s level 4 course

They will be signed up for an exam right at the end of the course. This is called the COP (Certificate of Proficiency) and once passed, they will be BACP members

Question 12

How long does it take to complete the Level 2-4 fast track course?

Answer 12

2 years

Five months for levels 2 and 3 and around a year and a half for level 2.

Question 13

How many in-person long weekends are on the level 4 residential course?

Answer 13

There are 7 in-person long weekends on the residential course

Question 14

What is the full title of the L5 OPC course?

Answer 14

CPCAB Level 5 – Online and Phone Counselling Practice Award

Question 15

How many sessions are in a level 2/level 3 evening course?

Answer 15

26 sessions

Question 16

How much is our monthly seminar subscription?

Answer 16

Monthly plan - £25 a month
Annual plan £12.50 a month

Free for our existing students

Question 17

What are the days and times for the level 4 residential course in-person long weekend sessions?

Answer 17

The sessions run from Thursday through to Monday.

The start and finish times are as follows:
Thursday: 10:00-20:15
Friday-Sunday: 08:30-20:00
Monday: 08:30-16:00

Question 18

What counselling modalities are covered in Level 4?

Answer 18

Year 1 - person-centred

Year 2 - Gestalt, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy) and Psychodynamic

Question 19

What is involved in the internal assessment at level 5?

Answer 19

The tutor will gain evidence by observing you demonstrating knowledge and skills as you undertake exercises and practical sessions.

You undertake a self-review of your own learning, write assignments and do a case presentation.

Question 20

How many hours of counselling practice is required to join our level 6 course?

Answer 20

450 counselling practice hours

Question 21

Do we offer the L3 courses in person?

Answer 21

Yes. L3 courses can be completed both in-person and online

Question 22

How many hours do students need to complete their placements on the level 4 course?

Answer 22

100 hours.

Students need to complete 100 hours with a placement provider

Question 23

Can students complete their level 4 placement online?

Answer 23

Not completely.

They can complete 49% of their placement online, and the remaining 51% needs to be completed face-to-face.

Question 24

How many guided learning hours does the level 4 course contain?

Answer 24

420 guided learning hours

Question 25

What are the methodologies taught in the level 4 course?

Answer 25

Primarily person-centred counselling but also covers elements of CBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, NLP, COACHING and solution focused

Question 26

What are the entry requirements for the level 2 courses?

Answer 26

Age: Students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol.

Personal Readiness: Since counselling studies involve self-reflection and emotional awareness, it’s recommended that students are in a suitable place mentally and emotionally to engage with the content.

English Language Proficiency: A reasonable level of English language skills is necessary, as the course involves written assignments and communication-based assessments.

Question 27

What are the entry requirements for the level 3 courses?

Answer 27

Age: Students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol.

Qualifications: Fully completed a CPCAB L2 course (or equivalent)

Question 28

What IS equivalent to a level 2 CPCAB course?

Answer 28

Certain other courses (e.g. most BACP courses) meet the minimum requirements:

● A minimum of 90 Guided Learning Hours (70 GLH or over can be accepted)

● Live-online OR classroom based

● Practical work was a major part of the course - with work in small group practice sessions throughout

Question 29

What is NOT equivalent to a level 2 CPCAB course?

Answer 29

As a guide, the following types of qualifications don’t normally meet the required standard:

● Most university courses

● Most courses from NCFE CACHE, TQUK, SEG (Skills & Education Group), BTEC, ABC, Ofqual

Question 30

How long does the residential course run for?

Answer 30

2 years