- Enrol in a high-demand course for Australian, New Zealand citizens and permanent visa holders
Course Overview
There is a growing need for people who can offer support services to adults and teenagers who may need support and guidance. If you have the desire to help people lead a happier life to reach their full potential, a career as a professional Counsellor could be a fulling career path for you.
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will equip you with knowledge and understanding to provide professional help as a counsellor, to diverse groups and individuals. The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course enables you to work in a variety of settings providing counselling services to others.
You may work with clients in various settings including mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, and parenting and relationships.
In our Diploma of Counselling course, you will learn how to recognise and respond to crises situations, develop and facilitate positive counselling relationships, apply core counselling methodologies to assist clients and much more.
This 12-month course will gain you access to our Health and Community Services Trainers for dedicated team support throughout your studies.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- School Counsellor
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Case Worker
- Youth Worker
- Guidance Officer
- Disability Respite Worker
What You'll Learn
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling covers 17 units focused on achieving specialist knowledge and competencies related to the Counselling sector. Some of the key learning outcomes in this course include:
- Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
- Research and apply learning, personality and development theories in counselling practice
- Provide services to people from a diverse community and with a range of needs, e.g. mental health and alcohol and other drugs
- Support people through crises and loss and grief situations
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- 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
Locations
- Western Australia
- Perth
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months full-time
Delivery
- Online delivery with access to Academic Assistance Team (AAT) and Student Support team
- Practical assessments and simulated practicals conducted via video conferencing
- Start dates:
- Online: Rolling Fortnightly Intake
- On-campus (Perth): October & November 2024
Entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework), that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing 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. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
If you are unable to provide either of these, you will need to complete a free Online Reading, Writing and Numeracy test to gain entry into our course.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Course Features
- LearnSmart – To study this course, you will have access to our online learning management system, LearnSmart, to access all your course material and assessments.
- Simulated Practical – Simulated Practicals provide our students with a safe environment to demonstrate practical counselling skills within a simulated environment. Complete your practical assessments when you’re ready through our online booking service.
- Dedicated Trainer Support – By enrolling into this course, you will have your own dedicated trainer to support you throughout the course duration.
- University Pathways – TrainSmart Australia has a number of standing agreements in place with universities across Australia that guarantee student entry and credit transfers into a bachelor’s degree and further studies.
Work Placement
There is no work placement required for this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Students are eligible to apply for RPL, which will be conducted with a trainer through a series of interviews and document collation
Assessment
- Knowledge-based assessments
- Case studies
- Practical assessments (role-plays, presentations)
About TrainSmart Australia
TrainSmart Australia has been a leading education provider and delivering nationally accredited courses since 2005. Our modern approach to learning can be tailored to suit you, and our strong industry connections give you everything you need to build a successful career.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or embark on a new career path, our courses equip you with practical and professional expertise. Through our dedicated trainer support, we ensure you become a subject matter expert, ready to confidently enter the workforce.
SMR Learning Services Pty Ltd t/a TrainSmart Australia, New Horizons Learning Centre (Perth) (RTO #51771) RTO code: 51771
