It can be achieved through pre registration education courses and the acquisition of two WNB modules at Level 1 or their equivalent. The Diploma in Professional Practice is awarded solely by the Welsh National Board. The accumulation of 120 CAT points at Level 1 and 120 CAT points at Level 2 is required. It can be achieved by a combination of pre registration course credits, the Certificate in Professional Practice and the acquisition of four single modules or their equivalent at Level 2. A research module is a compulsory module within the Diploma in Professional Practice but can be taken at any time during the programme.
Time limits apply to such courses.
The Certificate in Professional Practice should normally be completed within five years of indexation on the Common Core module. There is no required time limit for completion of the Diploma in Professional Practice. The achievement of a Specialist Practice Award must be within a maximum of five years after indexation on to the approved degree course. Transitional Arrangements - Old to New Revised Framework Practitioners who are currently completing either the Certificate in Professional Practice or Diploma in Professional Practice should not be disadvantaged by the revised framework. Those who have already completed the Certificate in Professional Practice will continue to complete three diploma modules to achieve the Diploma in Professional Practice.