Health Courses Australia
Diploma of Counselling
This course is available for:
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Australian/NZ Citizens/Australian Permanent Residents
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All Visa holders with no limitation on study EXCEPT International students on Student visa
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Overseas students with good English spoken and comprehension skills – can be studied completely online from overseas
Course Information
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 passion to help others, are a great listener, the friend who everyone comes to talk about their problems, You might have what it takes to be an excellent counsellor.
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is an excellent advanced qualification in counselling which will give you all the essential skills to work as a counsellor. You will be well prepared and confident to work in counselling roles in established agencies or in self employment.
You can start the course at any time as it is a self-paced online course. Once you enrol, you will be assigned a course tutor who will be available for you to answer all your queries throughout the course.
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The course duration is 3 years self paced with an option to extend a further 6 months
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Recommended to study 12-15 hours a week
This course is delivered online to students across Australia and around the world. Training will be delivered online using learning platforms and video conferencing. So study while you work or from home to enter into your new career.
This course is suitable for individuals who have a passion to help others and are looking to
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Change Careers
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Need a fully flexible counselling course to study while working or travelling
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Have been counselling informally at work or in personal life and are looking to get formally qualified
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Working or wanting to work in roles which need solid counselling skills
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Wanting to become a registered counsellor
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About Health Courses Australia
Health Courses Australia is a Registered Training Organisation offering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Health, Aged, Counselling and Dental assistance. The main objective of Health Courses Australia is to ensure nationally recognised qualifications can still be done majorly via online or distance while still working within the boundaries of compliancy making them accessible to people living in remote areas, work at home mums or people who work full time or part-time and just cannot afford to attend a physical location for upskilling or entering into a new industry. We pride ourselves on the high level of student care we provide.
Health Courses Australia Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32412)
Career Pathway
- Registered counsellor
- Specialised counsellor – specialised in counselling abused clients
- Relationship counsellor
- Grief and Crisis counsellor
- Lifeline Counsellor
- Career Counsellor
- Hospital Bereavement counsellor
Formal Pathway into the bachelor’s degrees with Southern cross university
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Bachelor of Community Welfare (3007268) – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of the course)
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Bachelor of Social Science (3001150) – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of the course)
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Bachelor of Social Work (3007316) – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 32 (25% of the course)
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This course has the scope to receive some credits towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Will receive credits into Bachelor of Counselling with most major universities in Australia (subject to university T & C)
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Students who complete the CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling receive a Nationally recognised qualification from the Australian Government and can register as counsellors with
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We are a recognised provider with Australian Traditional Member Society (will be eligible to get Insurance through ATMS).
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We are a recognised provider with International Institute of Complementary Therapists (will be eligible to get Insurance to practice with IICT).
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Get registered as a Registered Counsellor with the Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia (will be eligible to get Insurance with CPCAUS).
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Australian Community Counselling Association.
Eligibility
There are no pre-requisites for the CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling, However, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements, solve basic problems and work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors are essential skills required to fulfil the work role.
Curriculum
Students are required to complete theory assessments and Performance Tasks for each Unit, the diploma has 17 units to complete.
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Theory assessments online
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Observation/Practical skills via zoom online
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Simulated / Role Plays via zoom online
NOTE: For role plays assessments for 7 units students MUST have their mock clients physically present in the room during the recorded assessment session while their trainer observes via zoom. This is a requirement by the governing body, Role play client be anyone above age of 18, could be family member or friend or colleague.
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