University of Bath
Intermediate Course in Systemic Practice
Application for the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Who can apply for APEL?
APEL refers to how previously acquired learning and experience is recognised as meeting the equivalent to the requirements of a Foundation qualification in systemic practice. Thus candidates are allowed to progress to an Intermediate level training without having completed a formal Foundation course.
In order to enter at an Intermediate level without completing the Foundation you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Foundation, set out by the Association for Family Therapy.
The Foundation qualification requires a minimum of 60 hours study in direct contact with course staff. In order to APEL the Foundation course, you must provide evidence of at least 30 hours attendance at relevant training events/courses.
THIS FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INTERMEDIATE APPLICATION FORM AND REFERENCES AND SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL BY FRIDAY 24th JULY 2015 TO:
Please complete all sections below, providing evidence of any qualifications, courses or other learning that has allowed you to meet ALL learning outcomes for the foundation course.
Personal Information
TitleFull Name
Date of Birth
Home Address
Home Tel. No.
Mobile No.
Work Address
Work Tel. No.
Current Job Title
Professional Qualifications and Date Obtained
Qualification / Awarding Institution / Date ObtainedRelevant Work Experience
(Please give details of any relevant work experiences, paid or voluntary, beginning with the most recent)
Dates / Job Title / Brief description of roleFoundation Course Learning Outcomes
Please provide evidence of the ways in which you meet ALL learning outcomes below, including where appropriate the relevant qualifications that apply (e.g. specific CPD or training events, no. of hours supervision from an AFT practitioner, relevant clinical experiences, knowledge of relevant theory and research)
AFT Foundation level Learning Outcome / Evidence of achievement / Relevant qualifications/courses1 / A basic understanding of the systemic approach to family and other relationships
2 / An ability to describe a range of systemic models and approaches and give examples of their application to practice
3 / An ability to take a critical stance to ideas and their value
4 / An ability to demonstrate a range of practice skills (e.g. through role play)
5 / An ability to describe and critique the concept of the family life cycle perspective and its application to different family forms
6 / An ability to explore the implications of adherence to AFT’s Code
of Ethics and Practice for both individuals and organisations
7 / An awareness of the impact of the wider social context especially
in respect of race, class, religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability
8 / A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
9 / A familiarity with a range of key literature relating to systemic practice
10 / A basic familiarity with some aspects of research in the field, which should include an appreciation of the need for client feedback and service evaluation
11 / An ability to begin to consider their own personal family and cultural experiences from a systemic perspective
12 / An ability to place the development of systemic therapy into a
historical context
13 / An ability to explore and give an account of their personal
learning process over time
Please provide a supporting statement for your application detailing the ways in which your qualifications and experiences to date provide equivalence to the Foundation level qualification in systemic practice (max. 500 words)
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