CE2) Art Therapy Diploma - Level 6: Creative Therapeutic Practice For Children & Young People

Class Outline

FAQs

What is the mode of delivery for the course?

The 12-monthly seminars will be delivered online (Distance Learning). Placements will be a mix of in-person and online work. 

Will I be expected to find my own placement?

Yes. This can be your current place of work or a place where you are undertaking voluntary work. You will be expected to discuss the suitability of your potential placement setting with your allocated supervisor to ensure that it can provide a good enough environment to enable you to apply the course learning.

Will I be expected to find my own supervisor?

No. A supervisor will be allocated to you for the duration of the course. This supervisor will be a suitably qualified and experienced therapist who will be fully versed with the course curriculum to enable you to maximize the application of learning to your work setting. Supervision will be conducted monthly via zoom.

Will I have to pay for my supervisor?

No. The cost of supervision is included in the course fee.

Do I need to have a certain amount of experience of working with children?

Although it will be helpful to have had at least one year’s experience of working with children, there is no minimum experience required for learners.

On what age group of children will the course focus?

The course will be suitable for those working with children from 2.5 to 18 years old. Candidates working with children out of this age range will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the course content is applicable to those outside the age range.

Will the course improve my chances of being employed in the field of psychotherapy?

Yes. Creative Therapeutic Practice with children and young people is a significant growth area with increasing opportunities for employment within schools, charities, nurseries and other childcare settings. In addition, the current pandemic has exacerbated the existing year on year increase in children and young people’s mental health issues which means that accessible child friendly intervention is needed now more than ever.

Will employers recognise this qualification?

This is a new qualification – tailor made to address a significant training and Delivery Gap in the region – The strategic vision is to embed this as a new professional qualification.

Will I be expected to have done voluntary work prior to the course?

Voluntary work is not a prerequisite for the course.

How much does the course cost?

The full course fee is QAR 40,000.

What can you do with this diploma in terms of career opportunities?

The course is a new offering in the region, it is tailor-made qualification, a unique qualification designed to meet the specific needs of our community, due to the shortage of professionals equipped to support the mental health needs of children and young people, especially since the onset of the pandemic. The course is practical and intended to upskill professionals wishing to further their careers and/or simply acquire necessary knowledge and skill set to support children and adolescents through the implementation of therapeutic art.  It is an accredited course by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) UK. The course is predominantly practical, allowing students in the UK to work directly with children. As the course is the first of its kind in the region, there is no guarantee that the same privilege/authorization will be granted by other States. However, for professionals already working with children, there should be no issue or concern.

This course does not provide a stand-alone qualification with which candidates, upon successful completion of the course, can seek employment but provide a skill set that in combination with other qualifications, will enhance applicants in job market in settings dealing with children.

Is there a continuation of this certificate that can lead to a Diploma/Masters's program?

This course is a professional diploma (at a level 6 award, a boutique practical clinical course). Master’s degree is a follow on to this course which, barring any unforeseen circumstance, it will be offered in the near future.

For further understanding on level 6 award, follow the link below: 

https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

What are the enrollment criteria? Do I need any special qualifications?

The course is primarily suitable, for teachers, learning support assistants, SENCOS/inclusion teams, school counselors, nursery workers, program developers, working in e.g. museum settings, NGO’s, government employees working in the capacity of supporting children, mental health and allied health practitioners, among others. Other suitably qualified or experienced practitioners (from a formal art background for example), and those who previously completed the foundation in art therapy course, are encouraged to apply and join the course. There will also be special considerations on a case-by-case basis if the applicant is assessed to have equitable experience through an interview process.

Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for applicants qualified to graduate level or equivalent or postgraduate level in any child focussed area of practice, as outlined above. Those with equitable professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Does taking this course mean I will be an art therapist?

The course has been designed and created in response to a significant gap in the training in the region which has meant that a potential workforce of ambitious, talented vocational practitioners is compelled to seek further study abroad, in the USA, Australia, Singapore, UK, etc. Candidates on this course will be able to apply their learning within 3 months of joining the course enabling them to support the children and young people in their existing place of work as part of their study. This course will not allow for participants to call themselves Art Therapists; however, upon satisfactory completion of the course, candidates are eligible to call themselves creative therapeutic practitioners for children and young people, recognised by CPCAB UK, Level 6 award.