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National College training is considered to be at a post graduate level.
However, it is recognised that many people without a formal first degree make
excellent therapists. The College, therefore, operates a system of Accreditation
of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), where relevant life experience and
transferable skills are taken into consideration.
All applicants seeking enrolment in the National College are required to satisfy
at least one of the following criteria:-
A university degree or equivalent
A professional qualification (e.g., SRN, CQSW)
GCE (or equivalent) "A" level in at least two subjects or GCSE (or equivalent)
in at least five subjects, or some combination thereof, or other evidence of
study. Such applicants, especially those without formal qualifications, or work
experience outside the home, must be able to demonstrate interest, enthusiasm
and life experience appropriate to helping others by means of therapy and show
aptitude and potential for study in both a tutorial and home situation
N.B. Applicants wishing to qualify for UKCP registration should note the first
point "post-graduate level of competence at outset of training" in the Seven
Steps to UKCP Registration in our current Prospectus.
The National College is jealous of its reputation and so seeks to ensure a high
calibre student body. All applicants are required to nominate referees who can
vouch for the academic ability and personal character of the individual
concerned. In addition, all applicants are required to sign a declaration, on
the Student Application Form, that they have not committed any criminal offence
at any time, and that they understand their rights and obligations as students
of the National College, if accepted, as outlined in our
Prospectus.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Due to the lack of a common curriculum for hypnotherapy courses in the UK, we
are unable to offer exemption from attending any stage of training to those who
have completed other hypnotherapy courses. However, if you have already trained
in the use of hypnotic techniques, and meet the National College's other entry
requirements, a concessionary course fee may be negotiated. Applicants wishing
to apply for admission at the concessionary rate should submit any and all
supporting details (e.g. prospectus, course syllabus, awards, etc.) with their
Application Form.
Personal interviews
If thought necessary, applicants may be required to submit further details in
support of their applications and may be called for personal interview. However,
the National College questions the usefulness of brief, prior interviews and,
instead, regards one aspect of Stage One training (particularly the first
weekend) as a "Country House" style interview, where students are observed in
their interactions with Tutors and other students. In the event that any
application is declined on the basis of an applicant's not seeming to have the
appropriate educational background to facilitate the College training,
recommendations are made about suitable additional education. Upon completion of
any such further course, the applicant may reapply.
An invitation
Prior to, or in the process of, applying, applicants may visit our offices to
discuss the course and related issues. This opportunity remains open for the
duration of training, and the College offices are staffed during normal office
hours, other than Public Holidays, throughout the year to deal with telephone
enquiries.
Minimum age
All applicants must have reached the age of 25 years prior to the commencement
of the course for which they are accepted. In a profession where life experience
is considered a definite asset, this restriction is applied to protect the
student, because few, if any, clients are prepared to consult a practitioner
whom they consider to be too young. This regulation may be relaxed in
exceptional circumstances, notably in the case of a psychology graduate whose
application is supported by his/her psychology tutor and where the student will
have attained the age of 25 before the end of the course. In such instance, the
individual concerned could not join our related professional association as a
practising member until he/she attained the age of 25.
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