Does the learner:
1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of Clinical Psychology correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (problem solving skills)
2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise research in the field of Clinical Psychology, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on psychology related issues correctly by utilising the relevant research principles and reflect on the research undertaken? (research skills)
3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing (e.g. report writing) with the different role players in the field of Clinical Psychology by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (communication skills)
4. Have the learner developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro vision of Clinical Psychology internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally? (development of macro vision)
5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Clinical Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as acceptable responsibility for their own activities in the field of Clinical Psychology? (entrepreneurship/responsibility skills)
6. Can the learners practise acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (team ship)
7. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate technology (e.g. computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Clinical Psychology environment? (technological and environmental literacy)
8. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Clinical Psychology? (explore learning strategies)
9. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach/attitude towards the holistic application of Clinical Psychology related skills? (promoting citizenship)
10. Are the learners able to practise social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the field of Clinical Psychology by applying the theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
11. Do the learners demonstrate the acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the field of Clinical Psychology by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (employment seeking skills)
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners are continuously assessed by various qualified psychologists and learners are given feedback on their performance and progress. The learners are exposed to various practical contexts where they learn to apply their skills. They are also assessed by means of class tests, oral and written examinations. For the requirements of the qualification they have to do independent research in their second year and the results of the research is written up in a dissertation that is examined internally and externally.
Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners are exposed to four examinations, i.e.:
Psychopathology and psycho-diagnostics that is a written examination at the end of the first year;
Psychotherapy: Basic principles that is a written examination at the end of the first year;
Psychotherapy: Advanced techniques, which is oral examination at the end of the first year;
Integration of theory and practice, which is an oral examination at the end of the second year.
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