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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

National ID CHC51015 State ID AZA0

Helping people could be your professional gift.

You'll learn the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.

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This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

This course is eligible for a VET student loan. To see if you're eligible and to find more visit our Student Loans page. 

CampusesGeraldton. Kalgoorlie.

When Semester 1, 2024. Available all year round.

Study Mode Online and on campus. On campus.

Your career in listening and helping others is here.

This nationally recognised qualification provides the first step towards a career in Counselling and entry into the counselling profession. 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.

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.

Counsellors 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. 

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.

The course is delivered over 12 months and is grouped into 3 stages (approx. 40 weeks). Each stage comprises of a grouping of units which sequentially builds skills and knowledge for the qualification.

Stage 1 comprises of units relating to workplace safety, compliance, diversity and communication which provide the knowledge and foundation for the remaining units

Stage 2 comprises of units which relate specifically to the specialist areas of these qualifications in the areas of Counselling, Community Development and Youth Work.

Stage 3 comprises of units that relate to working with complex individuals and managing services for clients in crisis.

Enhance your employment options by doing a dual qualification

If you enrol at the Geraldton campus and you choose to enrol in additional units you can gain a dual qualification with one of the below. These options are discussed with students prior to enrolling.

CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services(opens in a new tab)

This qualification reflects the roles of community services and case management workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work(opens in a new tab)

This qualification reflects the role of people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy.  For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.

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Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Self Paced Onsite

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising thirteen (13) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations $64.80 $18.51
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship $97.20 $18.51
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills $89.10 $18.51
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process $145.80 $18.51
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories $72.90 $18.51
CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling $81.00 $18.51
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies $89.10 $18.51
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes $129.60 $18.51
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management $121.50 $18.51
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $18.51
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $48.60 $18.51
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $81.00 $18.51
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $64.80 $18.51

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
$129.60 $18.51
Work effectively in trauma informed care
$64.80 $18.51
Promote and facilitate self advocacy
$81.00 $18.51
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
$113.40 $18.51

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom Combined CHC50421 & CHC52021

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising thirteen (13) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations $64.80 $0.00
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship $97.20 $0.00
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills $89.10 $0.00
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process $145.80 $0.00
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories $72.90 $4.78
CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling $81.00 $5.78
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies $89.10 $5.78
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes $129.60 $0.00
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management $121.50 $7.93
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $48.60 $0.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $48.60 $0.00
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $81.00 $0.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $64.80 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Manage legal and ethical compliance
$113.40 $0.00
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
$64.80 $0.00

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
$89.10 $0.00
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
$72.90 $0.00
Plan and conduct group activities
$97.20 $0.00
Work with people with mental health issues
$81.00 $0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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