Diploma Of Counselling

Become a counsellor and help people to overcome their challenges

Course code

CHC51015

On campus

Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.

2018 start dates

Weeks commencing 12 Feb and 16 Jul.

• Read more about this course

  This qualification reflects the role of counsellors who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in an independent practice.
  
  Graduates of the Diploma qualification may be eligible for pathways to Chisholm’s Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
  CHCCSL004	Research and apply personality and development theories
  CHCCSL005	Apply learning theories in counselling
  CHCCSL006	Select and use counselling therapies
  CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
  CHCCSL007	Support counselling clients in decision-making processes

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Counselling	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs
  Possible job outcome	counsellor mental health support worker alcohol and drug counsellor	mental health worker welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner refugee liaison officer further study: Masters or Graduate Certificate

• Skills recognition

  Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  mature age (over 18 years of age), satisfactory completion of Chisholm's (VET) entry assessment, attend an information session, attend and participate in a group interview and complete a written task., working with children check and police checks are a compulsory requirement for practical placement

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Student must meet the eligibility for government-subsidised training criteria.		Full fee paying Price for a student not eligible for government-subsidised training.
  	Concession Price for a student that meets the eligibility for government-subsidised training and concession criteria.	Non-concession Price student will pay for government-subsidised training.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$3835.00	$9853.00
  Other fees associated with this course
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	N/A	$85.00	$85.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$240	$240
  Payable	N/A	$4160.00	$10178.00

  *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. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• 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 eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $10,150 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 here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.