Kirana Colleges
Dual Diploma of Community Services & Diploma of Counselling
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This Fee-for-Service program is not available for Government funding
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Kirana Colleges is not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (subclass 500, 590), Visitor Visas (subclass 600, 651) or Working Holiday Visas (subclass 462, 417)
Course Information
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 counselling modalities, communication skills and a variety of other assistive measures both within the Counselling and Community Services Sectors. As the focus on Mental Health and wellbeing grows, as does the need for more qualified and empathetic individuals who can make a real difference in the lives of many.
This dual qualification is designed to set students up for success by qualifying them to work in two interconnecting industries with huge projected future growth.
- This qualification has a maximum duration of 24 months, with the ability to complete in less than the allocated time
100% Online
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Counsellor
- Support Worker (Community, Indigenous or Multicultural, Family)
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Program Coordinator
- Case Coordinator
- Health and Leisure worker
- Team Leader/Manager
Course Features
Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus
Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects
Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
Kirana provides virtual support
Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries
Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
Flexible online learning options
Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
There are no education entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must be above the age of 17 to enrol and 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.
Work Placement
100 hour of work placement required
Curriculum
Students are provided with the following:
- Training plan
- Learning material
- Qualified teachers with extensive industry experience
- Optional additional support sessions
- Targeted assessment tools
- Student Assistance Program (counselling sessions)
- Access to Master Classes
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