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Dual Diploma of Community Services & Diploma of Counselling CHC52021/CHC51015

This qualification is designed for people looking to utilise their interpersonal skills to have a positive impact on those in need of counselling and community based care. This course will give an in depth understanding of how to use established counse...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counsellor +7
Kirana Colleges -  Course

Diploma of Counselling Practice

Gain a solid theoretical foundation to start your journey into counselling practice or further study. The Institute’s Diploma of Counselling Practice introduces you to general counselling theories, ethical and legal practice, personal and professional...

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Job Outcomes Counselor
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors -  Course

Diploma of Counselling CHC51015

Counsellors are well sought after and the need for a good counsellor is increasing day by day. With the increase in people needing counselling for various issues this is a sought after career and good counsellors are highly successful. If you have a pa...

Study Method Online
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Job Outcomes Registered counsellor +3
Health Courses Australia -  Course

Diploma of Counselling CHC51015

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 t...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counsellor +4
Kirana Colleges -  Course

Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

This internationally recognised qualification can open so many doors. It will enable you to learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help people work through their problems and issues with counselling. This comprehensive A...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +1
The Career Academy -  Course

Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Master the skills to transform people’s lives. Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health. This bundle includes the Advanced Certifi...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +3
The Career Academy -  Course
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Advanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Whether you want to launch a new career, upskill in your current role, or simply learn more about what it means to be human – counselling is an invaluable skill for anyone and everyone. Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches fro...

Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Mental health counselling +5
Ulleo -  Course

Psychology & Mental Health Essentials

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. Learn directly from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists and health coaches. Discover the complex inner wor...

Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Mental health counselling +5
Ulleo -  Course
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What is a CHC51015 diploma of counselling?

If you’re interested in working within the Australian counselling world, you need to have qualifications. A diploma of counselling is the perfect way to get started within the counselling world and can give you the opportunity to complete higher education down the track. During a diploma of counselling, you’ll complete several units of competency, potentially including:

  • CHCDIV001 Work With Diverse People
  • CHCCCS019 Recognise And Respond To Crisis Situations
  • CHCCSL001 Establish And Confirm The Counselling Relationship
  • 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
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal And/Or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
  • CHCLEG001 Work Legally And Ethically
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect On And Improve Own Professional Practice
  • CHCMHS001 Work With People With Mental Health Issues
  • CHCDFV001 Recognise And Respond Appropriately To Domestic and Family Violence
  • CHCCCS017 Provide Loss and Grief Support 

All of these topics are designed to prepare you for work within community services, personal practice or working in other face-to-face roles in order to support people who need it the most. Counsellors are expected to continue to partake of professional development throughout their career, so a Diploma of Counselling is just the first step in a lifetime of training in interview skills, communication skills, micro-counselling and many other areas of importance in regards to the safety of individuals seeking mental health support.

How to study:

If you’re interested in completing your Diploma of Counselling through VET or TAFE, there are several study options open to you. Depending on each RTO‘s entry requirements, they may recognise prior learning and experience, so it’s worth finding out if you’re eligible for a credit transfer from a Certificate IV or other qualification.

Many courses now offer online learning options too, meaning you can enrol in a course that’s taught largely online so that you can study from anywhere in Australia or even overseas, although international students should enquire with CRICOS to check that they’re eligible.

You can also study both full time and part-time, with many courses offering mid-year starting dates, so that you can begin and keep studying at your own pace. Depending on the course code and organisation there may also be VET student loans available to help with tuition fees or course fees, as well as a variety of payment options for students.

So if you’re keen to start learning interviewing skills for counselling roles in order to work with young people and reduce their risk of suicide, or with soldiers with PTSD, or in marriage counselling, or one of any other area of mental health, enrol and get started in your diploma of counselling today!