Creating Skills for life

CHC51015 - Diploma of Counselling

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 be working 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
Health & Community Care Worker

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

Course Delivery

Location: Fiji and Samoa

Delivery Mode: Training will be delivered in English and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.

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. For current fees, visit: https://www.aptc.edu.au/courses/course-fees

Entry Requirements

Citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country
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)
Complete the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment
It is expected that the student will be working in a paid or voluntary capacity as a counsellor whilst studying

Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.

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

Course Content

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

Unit Code	Unit Title
CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
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
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
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
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCSS03	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

* Bold Font indicates core units; Standard font indicates electives - 13 core plus 4 elective units

* Please note; elective units of competency may vary from campus to campus depending on local industry needs.

APTC is an Australian Government initiative in partnership with the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

APTC is implemented by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275)