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Course Overview
At IAP, we teach a nationally accredited CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.
Our ACA-recognised diploma will equip you with the tools and qualifications to help you fulfil your desire to assist people with the daily challenges of living.
Who's It For?
This course is suitable for those considering a career change, looking to add therapeutic skills and/or to become a qualified counsellor and help people. These may include:
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Individuals wishing to change careers or enter into a new career OR
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Existing workers who have over 5 years work experience in any field and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge into a new and/or existing industry sector OR
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Existing workers who wish to have their current skills and knowledge recognised
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Counsellor
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Case Manager/Worker
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Private Practice Operartor
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration Study Load
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The 12 live topical sessions are delivered via zoom
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Self-paced – Typically up to 15 hours a week over 24 months. Note: Students will be required to complete activities in their own time and will be required to manage their own study.
Delivery
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This course is delivered online to students across Australia and the globe. Training will be delivered online using interactive platforms and utilities (Zoom).
Entry Requirements
This course requires the following to be enrolled:
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Year 12 or equivalent
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Minimum age of 21
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5 years of post-secondary school work experience in any field.
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If there is no Certificate IV (any) previously completed, you may have to complete an LLN Assessment.
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You complete 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. IAP must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
Professional Recognition
This course is nationally-accredited by The Australian Skills Quality Agency (ASQA)
This course is recognised by the following associations:
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ACA – The Australian Counselling Association (Peak Body)
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IAC – The International Association of Counsellors (International Peak Body)
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ACCA – Australian Community Counselling Association
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CPCA – Certified Practising Counsellors Australia
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HCA – Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (Peak Body) – with our Certificate of Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnosis Specialisation
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ISPA – The International Strategic Psychotherapy Association
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IICT – International Institute of Complementary Therapists
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HHA – Holistic Health Associations International
Assessment
Different units will require the completion of different assessments across the course. These include:
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Observation/Practical skills
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Written responses
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Third party reports
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Case studies
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Simulated / Role Plays
NOTE: MANDATORY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
For the performance assessments students MUST have their mock clients physically present in the room during the recorded assessment session. This is a non-negotiable ASQA requirement.
Testimonials
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"I was so impressed with the school’s professionalism, educational approach and passion for what they teach. Gordon is a charismatic trainer and the opportunity to train with the world’s best was hard to pass up."Dr Lisa Phillips-LeeceDiploma of Counselling
Additional Information
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No set assessment due dates
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Live & facilitated study support groups
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100 hours of practical included
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Ability to apply to join the ACA as a full-level 1 member
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Ability to join the IAC – the global peak body
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Mental Health Support with free EAP counselling sessions.
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Live & facilitated 3-hour monthly group practice sessions
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12 bonus live & facilitated topical masterclasses – live or recorded
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Specialisation options that are on your official diploma & could help with NDIS work
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Access to IAP’s knowledge base
Subjects
About The Institute of Applied Psychology Pty Ltd
The Institute of Applied PsychologyWhere wisdom meets innovation — redefining education with passion, precision, and a deeply human core.At IAP, we’re reshaping what professional education looks like — across NLP, Hypnosis, Counselling, Coaching, and Business Leadership. Award-winning, research-supported, and built on an integrative learning model for real-world application and outcomes that create lasting impact. As a registered RTO (No. 70206), we combine rigorous academic standards with cutting-edge innovation and AI-enhanced delivery — without ever replacing the human connection that makes learning meaningful.
