Diploma Of Counselling

Become a counsellor and help people to overcome their challenges

Course code

CHC51015

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

17 July (Berwick and Frankston only)

• Read more about this course

  This course prepares you for work in a demanding and ever-changing industry, which requires a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise. Experienced educators, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program.
  
  All learning is face to face in the class room one day and 2 evenings per week. Learners will be assessed by the following methods:
  
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCGRP005	Plan and provide group counselling
  CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  CHCCSL007	Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
  CHCCSL004	Research and apply personality and development theories
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCGRP003	Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
  CHCCSL005	Apply learning theories in counselling
  CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  CHCCSL006	Select and use counselling therapies
  CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
  CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Counselling	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs
  Possible job outcome	counsellor	psychosocial rehabilitation worker welfare coordinator dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, It is recommended the applicant has a qualification from the CHC training package or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working the community service sector given the delivery of this course is intensive, Please note: There is no placement requirement for this course.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$4838.00	$12508.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$30.00	$30.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$270	$270
  Payable	N/A	$5138.00	$12808.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,788 from 1 January, 2023 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.