Study a Diploma of Counselling Online
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is one of the most popular social services courses to study online. Study your Diploma online and start your career in counselling.
- Nationally Recognised Course
- 14-Day Trial
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Course Overview
The nationally recognised CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will give you the knowledge and skills to enhance your counselling career. Whether you are thinking of entering the industry or building upon your career, this qualification can assist you to do so.
They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will most often be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies.
You will be required to complete 100 hours of work placement with an appropriate counselling service in Australia.
Enrol in CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling today risk-free!
If you decide that CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling isn’t the right fit, you’ll receive a 100% refund if you withdraw within the first 14 days.
Quick Course Details
- Duration: Self Paced (24 months)
- Total Units: 17 units in total (13 core units and 4 elective units)
- Delivery: 100% Online
- Nationally Recognised Qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework
- Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Our learning material and Learning Management System is designed with you in mind, ensuring it’s easy to study your diploma online anywhere, anytime!
To enrol in this course you must:
- Be minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist.
- Confirm that you have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Learners must also have access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
Fees
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is available for an upfront payment of $1499 OR weekly recurring payments of $50/week
Affordable Upfront Payment
$1499
Once-off payment.
Cancel in 14 days for a full refund
Weekly Payment Plan
$50/Week
$150 non-refundable deposit, then weekly payments of $50.
Total cost: $2200
Why are our courses so affordable?
In the digital age we believe there is no reason for any online nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars! Because our courses are entirely online, we’re able to save on operational costs and pass those savings on to you. Our courses cover the same training material and education as any other nationally recognised course, at a fraction of the cost.
Units
While studying CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, you will need to successfully complete 17 units in total, including 13 Core units and 4 Elective units.
Core Units
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- 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
- CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
- CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
Career Outcomes for Diploma of Counselling
Once completed, graduates have access to an array of professional careers including roles such as:
- Counselling Support Worker
- Counsellor
- Case Worker
- Case Manager
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and counselling and community services sector agencies and workers will be:
- responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
- largely self-directed with some autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Do you need a pathway into a Bachelor of Counselling?
Our CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is recognised by Griffith University as a planned articulation meaning you will be awarded a credit transfer for 40 credit points for the Bachelor of Counselling!
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