2.7Application for Competency Assessment for Advanced

2.7Application for Competency Assessment for Advanced

2.7Application for competency assessment for Advanced©

Important timelines

  • At least six weeks before the beginning of the Unit for which advanced standing is being requested, the candidate submits the application for admission to Competency Assessment for Advanced in SPE (Form 2.7) and formal documentation to the RAC.
  • The consultation preferably will take place before the Unit begins; it must occur before completion of 100 hours ofthe Unit.

Personal Information: (please type or print)
Student Legal Name:
Address:
Phone #: / Home: Office:
Email:
CASC Region:
CASC Unit Type: / CPE: CPE Course-Based: PCE Unit: PCE Course-Based:
CASC Education Site Offering Advanced Unit Information
Site Name:
Site Address:
Certified Supervisor-Educator’s Name:
Start & End Date of Intended
First Advanced Unit: / / / /
DD MM YY DD MM YY
End Date of first 100 hours
of the Unit: / /
DD MM YY

submit the following step one documentationwith your application:

[section ii, c (cpe) & section iii, c (pce)]

/ # / 1.STEP ONE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Academic Prerequisites
1.1 / A completed CASC/ACSS Course Checklist for Competency Assessment Process for Advanced (Form 2.6)
1.2 / Copies (scans) of original transcripts (if able to obtain) of 1 year or its equivalent of graduate studies in theology and/or spiritual/religious theories from an educational institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). (May need to produce original transcript at interview).
1.3 / Confirmation from Academic Assessment Committee confirming 1 year of graduate theology (if applicable).
1.4 / A resume highlighting spiritual care-giving experience, describing its nature and purpose, when and where it occurred. Please note any other documentation the candidate thinks is relevant in providing reviewers with insight into the candidate’s personal and professional competency/integration.
CASC/ACSSPrerequisites
1.5 / Usually the successful completion of a minimum of 2 CASC/ACSS SPE Units. One of the units must be in the same stream in which the candidate is applying for Competency Assessment. (SPE Units from APC, NAJC, NACC, and ACPE are accepted as equivalent.)
In exceptional circumstances, a candidate may apply after 1st Basic Unit but is only eligible to do so with a recommendation from previous CASC/ACSS certified supervisor-educator. *refer to 1.6
1.6 / If applicable, a detailed letter of recommendation from a candidate’s previous CASC/ACSS certified supervisor-educator that outlines how the candidate is functioning at an advanced level of competency and that clearly indicates the level at which the supervisor-educator assesses the candidate’s competency.
1.7 / A letter from a CASC/ACSS Certified Supervisor-Educator stating their willingness to provide supervision at the next competency assessment level for which the candidate is applying.
1.8 / A copy of any previous Regional Step 3 Reports (Form 2.23).
1.9 / NOTE: Participation in the life of the Association is recommended as a reflection of the development of professional identity. (See Section VII)
CASC/ACSS fees
1.10 / A copy of the current year’s CASC/ACSS membership receipt.
1.11 / A copy of receipt of Competency Assessment Consultation fee from National Office.
Good Standing in Spiritual, Religious or Faith Community
1.12 / Continuing good standing (within the last 5 years) in a spiritual, religious or faith community affiliated with one’s chosen tradition. (See Section VI).

** If you cannot provide all of the above documents, you need to discuss your situation with the

Regional Admitting Chair (RAC)before applying.

Alternative Educational Formation & Personal and Professional Development

List relevant life/career/spiritual care and/or pastoral counselling experience and training (include a curriculum vitae

or additional page if needed). Examples may include coursework, workshops, retreats or educational endeavours that involved a significant investment of time and critical reflection.

Closing Notes:

  1. Please submit this form and all required documents in electronic form.
  2. Please pay the application fee directly to CASC national Office and attach a scanned copy of the receipt with this application.The candidate ensures that the assessorand supervisor-educator(s) receive his/her professional papers and supporting documentation at least four weeks prior to the date of the consultation.
  3. Consultation dates are subject to the availability of suitable reviewers.
  4. Please apply at least six weeks prior to the starting of your first intended Advanced Unit to allow time for a consultation date to be arranged. It is strongly recommended that the student ascertain that the program of education for which she/he is applying has Program Approval with CASC, and that the Supervisor-Educator is a current member of CASC.
  5. Keep a copy of this completed form and all documents for your files.

Student: My signature below certifies that I am not currently the subject of an ethics investigation or in an appeals process for any alleged violation of the CASC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and I do not anticipate such an investigation to be initiated during the process of my application.

Student Signature:
Regional Admitting Committee Chair:
Signature: / Date application received:

Revised October 2017Posted December 2017, 2.7 Page 1 of 2

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