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CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

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Course Overview

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling 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 work in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice.

Possible career opportunities for graduates include: Counsellor, Support Worker, Case Worker, and Health & Community Care Worker.

Graduates of this course will receive an internationally recognised Australian Qualification issued through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). 

Location

Fiji

Delivery Mode

Training will be delivered in English, incorporating language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) support. Students must have reliable internet access and be able to use digital technology to complete the learning and assessment activities and access resources within this program. This can be through their device, internet connection, workplace, or regional APTC campuses.

Course Fees*

FJD 5,200. The fee includes stationery and uniform. Limited tuition fee waiver places may be available for eligible participants.

*The Australian Government subsidises the cost of the course including materials and consumables. Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees.

Course Content

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will cover the following units of competency.

13 Core Units
CHCCSL001
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL004
Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005
Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL006
Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSM005
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSL007
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
4 Elective Units
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCSS003
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

Entry Requirements

1

Citizenship

Citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country & Timor-Leste.

2

Experience

Have significant prior counselling experience (more than one year) or have a local qualification in counselling and limited relevant counselling experience (up to one year).

3

Assessment

Complete the Literacy and Numeracy Indicator and Vocational Knowledge Assessment.

3

Placement

It is expected that the student will be working in a paid or voluntary capacity as a counsellor whilst studying.

*Courses offered, course dates, and fees may vary depending on student and industry demand.

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