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Diploma in Counselling CHC51015

Diploma in Counselling CHC51015

Course Code
CHC51015
Payment Options
Payment Plan
Delivery
Online & Correspondence
Duration
1290 Hours

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.

CHC51015 Diploma in Counselling

Course Duration: You have 3 years to complete this course.

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.

The course is done entirely online. So study while you work or from anywhere to enter into your new career.

CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling
Course Status: Nationally Recognised (Australian Government)
Course Outcome: Award of qualification, CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Course Aim:
Counsellors are well sought after and the need for a good counsellor is increasing day by day. Withthe 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.

Entry Requirements:
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling has no specific entry requirements.
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.

Resources Students Require to complete the course:
Access to a Computer
Internet Access
Microsoft Office Suite (or Similar)
Zoom
PDF Reader
Recognition

This is a Nationally Recognised Qualification delivered by Health Courses Australia RTO 32412, it is recognised by the Australian Government so it is recognised anywhere in Australia and by all
government bodies.
Students who complete the CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling might register as counsellors with these organisations
https://cpcaus.com.au/ – Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia
https://www.myiict.com/ – International Institute of Complementary Therapists (will be eligible to
get Insurance to practice with IICT)
Subject to change by the organisations.

Pathways and Credits:
Pathway into the Bachelor’s degrees with Southern Cross University
• Bachelor of Community Welfare (3007268) - Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of
the course)
• Bachelor of Social Science (3001150) - Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of the
course)
• Bachelor of Social Work (3007316) - Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 32 (25% of the
course)
• This course has the scope to receive some credits towards the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the credits. Subject to application
Course Structure:
The program is composed of 13 core and 4 elective units. The elective units offered by Health
Courses Australia only are listed. These electives have been selected to provide maximum
employment opportunities
Course Content:
(13 core units and 4 elective units must be completed successfully for the award of the Diploma).
Core Units: Nominal Hours

CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations  53
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship 108
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills  68
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 128
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories  58
CHCCSL005 Apply Learning theories in Counselling  68
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies  78
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes 128
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management 83
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 48
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 33
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 63
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 128
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 118
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 63
CHCDIV003 Promote and manage diversity 88
CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships  60

TOTAL NOMINAL HOURS

1373

Course Delivery:
This course will be delivered through online training. The Practical Tasks in this Course called the
performance tasks are mandatory part of the course curriculum and can be completed with either
your tutor via video call or a suitable third party assessor.

The practical assessments are done in 3 ways:

Option 1:

You can complete the performance tasks via a Zoom session with your Health Courses Australia Trainer, to use this option you will have to complete the performance tasks one unit at a time, as each unit will require one session with the trainer. This must be pre-booked with the trainer at mutually convenient time. Health Courses Australia pays the Trainers, who are also independent counsellors, for each of these zoom sessions. One zoom session per unit is included as part of the course fees. So it is very important that students feel that they are completely prepared to do them prior to booking in a session. If the student does not get marked competent in 1 session per unit, the student will have to pay session fee of $75.00 for any additional sessions per unit, you first session is free and included as part of your course fees. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in utilizing this option for more details.

Option 2:

Do them together in a cluster of 4-5 units at a time with an approved third-party assessor.

Option 3:

Do them right after the theory assessments if it works for you with an approved third-party assessor.

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