Diploma of Counselling

Program Overview

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to become counsellors. It covers core counselling principles, crisis management, and case management. The program is delivered in a blended mode, combining online theory tutorials with on-campus skills training. Graduates may pursue careers in various counselling roles, including case workers, family counsellors, and addiction counsellors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling equips individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills to embark on a counselling career. It provides the training and theoretical foundation necessary to counsel and improve the quality of life for clients struggling with life stressors. Graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications within the community sector, including Advanced Diploma in Counselling, Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, and Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.

Outline:

Core Units:

• 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
• CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• 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:

• CHCFAM003 - Support people to improve relationships
• CHCCCS017 - Provide loss and grief support
• CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the program include:

• Theory Assessments (TA): Knowledge-based assessments consisting of short to medium-length questions and multiple-choice options.
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA): Supervised online (real-time) simulated activities, including group and individual role plays, presentations, and group activities.

Teaching:

The program is delivered in a blended mode, combining online real-time theory tutorials with on-campus skills training in a simulation environment. Students are expected to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to unstructured learning in addition to the structured learning hours.

Careers:

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Counsellor
• Case Worker
• Intake Counsellor
• Family and Marriage Counsellors
• Rehabilitation Counsellors
• Addiction Counsellors
• Business and Life Coaches
• Student Counsellors
• Youth and Refugee counselling
• Bereavement counsellors