Diploma of Counselling

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p>Training Package Version:</p> <p><strong>The Diploma of Counselling is a nationally recognised course that provides the first step towards a career in Counselling and entry into the counselling profession.</strong> This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting. During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise by completing two supervised field placements with one of 170 government and community agencies.</p> <p>You may work in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - giving you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry. This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants with more than two years work/volunteer experience in community services. If you have not already completed the above you may be able to complete a combined Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Counselling.</p> <h2>VET FEE-HELP</h2> <p>This course IS eligible for VET FEE-HELP.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent</td> <td>Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)</td> <td>Certificate III</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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How to apply <p>If this course uses TAFE Admissions, to study full-time in 2017 apply through <a href="http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au/" target="_blank">tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><strong>Online</strong> and <strong>continuous or flexible learning enrolment</strong> courses normally have enrolments available ongoing at any time, for help enrolling or for more information:</p> <p>Call: 1800 672 700 or email: <a href="mailto:info@crtafe.wa.edu.au">info@crtafe.wa.edu.au</a></p> <p>International students please contact <a href="http://www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au">www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 672 700 or email: <a href="mailto:info@crtafe.wa.edu.au">info@crtafe.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>Please note: All enrolling students will require a <a href="http://www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/uniquestudentidentifier" target="_blank">Unique Student Identifier number</a>.</p> <p>Recognition of Prior Learning validates your existing skills and knowledge. Find out more under Future Students to customise your learning pathways.</p> <h3>Disclaimer</h3> <p>Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.</p> <h3>Entrance Requirements</h3> <p> </p> <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate II or Certificate III</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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Units <p></p><b>1 Core Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Apply learning theories in counselling</td><td>CHCCSL005</td><td>AWB37</td></tr> <tr><td>Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills</td><td>CHCCSL002</td><td>AWB41</td></tr> <tr><td>Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management</td><td>CHCCSM005</td><td>AVC23</td></tr> <tr><td>Establish and confirm the counselling relationship</td><td>CHCCSL001</td><td>AWB39</td></tr> <tr><td>Facilitate the counselling relationship and process</td><td>CHCCSL003</td><td>AWB40</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety</td><td>CHCDIV002</td><td>AVC08</td></tr> <tr><td>Recognise and respond to crisis situations</td><td>CHCCCS019</td><td>AVC58</td></tr> <tr><td>Reflect on and improve own professional practice</td><td>CHCPRP003</td><td>AVB48</td></tr> <tr><td>Research and apply personality and development theories</td><td>CHCCSL004</td><td>AWB38</td></tr> <tr><td>Select and use counselling therapies</td><td>CHCCSL006</td><td>AWB36</td></tr> <tr><td>Support counselling clients in decision-making processes</td><td>CHCCSL007</td><td>AWB35</td></tr> <tr><td>Work legally and ethically</td><td>CHCLEG001</td><td>AVB82</td></tr> <tr><td>Work with diverse people</td><td>CHCDIV001</td><td>AVC09</td></tr> </table><b>2 Elective Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Facilitate the interests and rights of clients</td><td>CHCADV001</td><td>AVC96</td></tr> <tr><td>Identify and respond to children and young people at risk</td><td>CHCPRT001</td><td>WG802</td></tr> <tr><td>Manage and promote diversity</td><td>CHCDIV003</td><td>AVC07</td></tr> <tr><td>Work with people with mental health issues</td><td>CHCMHS001</td><td>AVB69</td></tr> </table>

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