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QUALIFICATION IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (STAGE 2)
NOTES FOR REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION
Section 5.2 of the Candidate Handbook reads:
The Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) is a competence based qualification. It follows from that that a candidate cannot be exempt from demonstrating that they are competent in each of the core roles. However, a candidate may enrol on the Qualification (Stage 2) having already produced evidence some of the competences required. In such a case the candidate might be exempt from demonstrating those particular competences again. Thus, partial exemption from Stage 2 may be granted on the basis of competence developed and demonstrated prior to the commencement of this Stage of the Qualification. Those wishing to apply for partial exemption from Stage 2 of the Qualification should note the following:-
· all applications must be supported, in writing, by the candidate’s Co-ordinating Supervisor;
· no part of the work undertaken towards a Stage 1 qualification (including any put forward in support of an exemption from part of Stage 1) may be used to support an application for a partial exemption from Stage 2;
· where a partial exemption is granted, an appropriate reduction in the minimum period of supervision period may also be granted;
· exemption may be granted in relation to no more than four of the required Exemplars (see Section 7.4) and no more than one partial exemption is allowed in any one Core Role;
Applications for exemption should be made using the relevant form.
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QUALIFICATION IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (STAGE 2)
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
Please tick the core competence(s) for which you wish to partially demonstrate competence on the basis of prior learning.
Core Role 1 Conducting Applications and Interventions /Core Role 2 Research /
Core Role 3 Communicating with Other Professionals /
Core Role 4 Training Other Professionals /
For each core competence in question you should describe in detail your experience, including where, when and how it was gained, whether it was supervised and by whom.
You should then select and describe in detail an area of work already completed which you believe demonstrates competence in that core competence. Coverage of units should be explained and should be accompanied by a list of supporting evidence (see ‘Portfolio of Competence’ Appendix 4 of the Candidate Handbook). Your report should be no longer than the word limits given for each Core Role in Section 7.1.2 of the Candidate Handbook.
You should submit one paper copy and one electronic copy of this information. The electronic copy should be sent as per the instructions in Appendix 4.
NB: All applications for exemption must be supported by your Co-ordinating Supervisor so please ensure that a letter from them is included with your documentation.