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Diploma of Counselling Chc51015

Campus Diploma Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Diploma

Introduction

Diploma of Counselling Chc51015 is a Diploma program taught at TAFE NSW, Australia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015-01) at TAFE NSW helps students build confidence and communication skills to support people and prepare for a career in counselling. Students learn to use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills, understand why people think, feel and act in different ways, and use varied counselling therapies to assist clients.

TAFE NSW describes the course as nationally recognised and delivered through a mixture of theory and practical course work. The course includes core units and specialty units, with 17 units of competency in total (13 core and 4 speciality). Students complete required evidence for their teacher during study.

Modules

  • Recognise and respond to crisis situationsCHCCCS019
  • Establish and confirm the counselling relationshipCHCCCSL001
  • Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skillsCHCCCSL002
  • Facilitate the counselling relationship and processCHCCCSL003
  • Research and apply personality and development theoriesCHCCCSL004
  • Apply learning theories in counsellingCHCCCSL005
  • Select and use counselling therapiesCHCCCSL006
  • Support counselling clients in decision-making processesCHCCCSL007
  • Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case managementCHCCSM005
  • Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCDIV002
  • Work legally and ethicallyCHCLEG001

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma of Counselling Chc51015 at TAFE NSW for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by TAFE NSW.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by TAFE NSW as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma of Counselling Chc51015.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

Some delivery options have additional entry requirements. Check your preferred option before you apply.

  • To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have: good computer skills; empathy, patience and a desire to empower others; relevant work or experience in community services (useful but not essential).
  • The following foundation skills: You can plan your learning, change your plan when needed and keep going until you reach your goal. You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas. You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand. You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly. You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable. You can use email, search the internet and open files.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Community Worker
  • counsellor
  • case manager
  • case coordinator
  • support worker
  • mental health support worker

Scholarships

43 fully funded scholarships are listed for Australia. See Australia scholarships.