Part 1 - Independent Evaluation Report on an Application for Validation of a Programme of Education and Training

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Independent evaluation report documenting the assessment of an application for validation and differential revalidation of a programme of education and training. The report records overall recommendations and evaluates the programme across QQI validation criteria, including principal, embedded, module-leading QQI award, and differential revalidation requirements. It summarises evaluator satisfaction with legal prerequisites under the 2012 Act, reviews programme aims, ECTS credit structures, level outcomes, named award standards, and the quality of programme documentation and proposed modifications.

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Overall recommendations

Evaluators - Differential Validation

Part 2 Evaluation against the validation criteria

Criterion 1

Criterion 2

Independent Evaluation Report on an Application for Validation of a Programme of Education and Training Part 1 Overall recommendations Evaluators Evaluators – Differential Validation Principal Programme - MA in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy Differential Validation - Master of Science in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Embedded programme - PGDip in Art in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy Differential Validation - Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Module leading to a QQI Award - Minor Award in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Differential Validation – Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Other noteworthy features of the application Not Applicable Part 1A Evaluation of the Case for an Extension of the Approved Scope of Provision (where applicable). Not Applicable Comment on the case for extending the applicant’s Approved Scope of Provision to enable provision of this programme. Other noteworthy features of the application – Differential Revalidation An independent expert panel considered proposed modifications to the programme outlined in the terms of reference agreed between the provider and QQI in May 2022. As part of the evaluation process, the panel considered significant and detailed documentation outlining the programme-specific rationale for the proposed changes. The panel met to discuss initial impressions of the documentation and plan an agenda for the virtual site visit. The virtual site visit for the differential revalidation of the principal and embedded awards for this programme took place on the 11th of May 2022. During the day, the panel met with the senior leadership, programme management, support staff and faculty at IICP. The panel were impressed by the high standard of the documentation and the highly professional and committed team at IICP. It was the view of the panel that the proposed modifications had been carefully considered and the rationale for this was well presented and supported. The panel has proceeded with a recommendation to QQI that programme proposed for differential revalidation is satisfactory and has offered several commendations to the provider. Part 2 Evaluation against the validation criteria QQI’s validation criteria and sub-criteria are copied here in grey panels. Criterion 1 Principal programme The panel is satisfied that IICP College meets the prerequisites (section 44(7) of the 2012 Act) to apply for validation of the programme. IICP College has declared that the MA in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy complies with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The application for validation was signed by Dr Marcella Finnerty, College President. Embedded programme The panel is satisfied that IICP College meets the prerequisites (section 44(7) of the 2012 Act) to apply for validation of the programme. IICP College has declared that the PGDip in Arts in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy complies with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The application for validation was signed by Dr Marcella Finnerty, College President. Module Leading to a QQI Award The panel is satisfied that IICP College meets the prerequisites (section 44(7) of the 2012 Act) to apply for validation of the programme. IICP College has declared that the Minor Award in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy complies with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The application for validation was signed by Dr Marcella Finnerty, College President. Differential Revalidation As per the the 2019 validation, the panel is satisfied that IICP College meets the prerequisites (section 44(7) of the 2012 Act) to apply for differential revalidation of the programme. IICP College has declared that the principal and embedded awards comply with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The application for differential revalidation was signed by Dr Marcella Finnerty, College President. Criterion 2 Princi

FAQs

What is the focus of Part 1 in the evaluation report?

Part 1 presents overall recommendations and evaluator notes related to the validation and differential revalidation of the programme application.

Which programme components are evaluated under Criterion 1?

Criterion 1 covers the principal programme, embedded programme, a module leading to a QQI award, and the differential revalidation of principal and embedded awards.

What does the panel verify regarding prerequisites for validation and differential revalidation?

The panel is satisfied that IICP College meets prerequisites under section 44(7) of the 2012 Act and that the programme declarations comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

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