Diploma of Counselling
Counselling counts. Support, care and restore.
Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
17
Next Start Date
Rolling Enrolment
Course Duration
12 months
Delivery Method
Online
Practical Assessments
Practical Assessments Required
Pre-Requisites
N/A
There is a growing need for people who can offer support services to adults and teenagers who need support and guidance. If you are inspired to help people lead a happier life to reach their full potential, the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling can be your first step to a fulling career as a Counsellor.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Interesting Article About Counselling
Study the Diploma of Counselling
“The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling at TrainSmart Australia is one of the most comprehensive counselling courses in Australia – offering students numerous learning resources and trainer support to enrich their knowledge and skills as a counsellor.” – John Littler
Studying the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will equip you with knowledge and understanding to provide professional help as a counsellor, to diverse groups and individuals. The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course can lead you to work in a variety of settings providing counselling services to others.
In the TrainSmart Australia CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course you will receive up-to-date training, learning how to recognise and respond to crisis situations, develop and facilitate positive counselling relationships, apply core counselling methodologies to assist clients, and much more.
By achieving this qualification, you may work with clients in various settings including mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, and parenting and relationships.
Is the Diploma of Counselling for you?
Do you find that…
- People can relax and be at ease being around you
- People trust you and open-up to you
- You are self-aware and can identify your own psychological needs and desires
- You help people show that their shame and trauma, despite difficult, has developed them into a positive person today
- You can grieve and laugh with family members and close friends
- You can understand people from all walks of life
- You have a passion to learn about philosophy (the meaning of life) and psychology (how people think)
Then studying the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling may lead you towards a rewarding and fulling career path.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Counselling?
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course covers a range of content including; Counselling Relationships, Counselling Theories, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Safety, Respond to Crises, Case Management, Grief Support, Domestic Violence and more.
Core Counselling Skillsets You’ll Gain
- Social Perceptiveness – Understanding why people react the way they do
- Questioning – Asking the ‘right’ questions to understand people and the core of the issue
- Active Listening- Listening to others, what’s being said and how it’s being said
- Critical Thinking – Identifying central issues and different ways to solve a problem
- Active Learning – Being able to use what you’ve learned to solve both current and future problems
- Building Rapport – Forming connections by talking to others in an empathic, fully engaged manner
How will you study the Diploma of Counselling?
Studying the Diploma of Counselling online you will be able to engage with our team of Health and Community Services Trainers for. Our trainers will give you 1 to 1 support throughout the duration of this Diploma of Counselling course to help you understand the course content, give valuable feedback on your theoretical and practical assessments and help you towards realising and achieving your career pathway goals.
All our Allied Health trainers are highly experienced and offer students specialist knowledge and insight from their respective fields.
To study this course online, we will give you access to our online learning management system, Moodle, to access all your course material and assessments. In Moodle, you’ll be able to have multiple attempts to submit your assessments and receive trainer feedback.
Not that computer savvy? That’s okay! We offer a short induction course to help you get started in Moodle to access your Diploma of Counselling course material and give you helpful pointers in submitting assessments. Our friendly IT support team and trainers will also be able assist you with any technical issues that arise.
How long is the Diploma of Counselling?
Learning is online over a 12-month period, to best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Purpose Counselling Studio
TrainSmart Australia students also have access to our Purpose Counselling Studio, which is a state-of-the-art counselling clinic located at 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.
The studio provides our students with a safe environment to demonstrate practical counselling skills within a simulated environment. Our studio is also equipped with videoconferencing equipment to support E-counselling sessions for trainee counsellors.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is broken up into the following Modules.
- Counselling Module 1
- Counselling Module 2
- Counselling Module 3
Counselling Module 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
Work ethically and legally
CHCLEG001
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL001
Apply Specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL002
Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSL006
Facilitate the Counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL003
Counselling Module 2
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP003
Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL004
Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL005
Support clients in the decision making process
CHCCSL007
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
Counselling Module 3
Provide Grief and loss support
CHCCCS017
Recognise and Respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
Implement trauma Informed Care
CHCMHS013
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS005
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCCSM005
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Counselling Career Opportunities
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification can lead to opportunities with job titles including;
- Community Services Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Case Worker
- Welfare Worker
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$15,750
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $15,750. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later.
Find out what your repayments may be by using our VET Student Loans Repayments Calculator
*VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.
Units of competency
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is broken up into the following Modules;
Counselling Module 1
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCLEG001 Work ethically and legally
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002 Apply Specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the Counselling relationship and process
Counselling Module 2
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL007 Support clients in the decision making process
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Counselling Module 3
CHCCCS017 Provide Grief and loss support
CHCCCS019 Recognise and Respond to crisis situations
CHCMHS013 Implement trauma Informed Care
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.