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Diploma of Counselling

Provider:
International Nurse Training (INT)
Course Code:
CHC51015
CRICOS Code:
104587C
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Health and Medicine, Society and Culture
Duration:
18-Month
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
St Marys, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 13,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Online Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
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Course Overview

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 independent practice.

Course Structure

This course has a total of 17 units, including 13 core units and 4 electives in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

  1. CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  2. CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  3. CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  4. CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  5. CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
  6. CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
  7. CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
  8. CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  9. CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  10. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  11. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  12. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  13. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective Units

  1. CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
  2. CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  3. CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  4. CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply
18 years or above
Academic Entry Requirements
  • Completion of High School (Year 12); or equivalent qualification/s
  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements as a pre-condition for enrolment.
  • The ability to attend the scheduled sessions as per the timetable. Students are to be informed of the timetable on enrolment and must maintain the required student contact hours.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5

Career Opportunities

  • Care assistant
  • Nursing Support Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care Service Employees
  • Nursing Support Worker

Internship or Work Placements

No clinical placement is required for this course.


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