CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Gain skills for a rewarding career in counselling

This qualification will equally prepare you for a fresh start in a rewarding profession as well as if you are seeking to extend your skills in counselling skills for your existing role. At this level, you will be working in a defined and supported counselling role rather than in an independent practice and have an interest in working with clients on personal and psychological issues.

This course offered as a as a non-traineeship

VACCHO SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is a VACCHO requirement for those wishing to undertake this course that they:

must be prepared to complete a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-training Requirements (PTR) as part of the enrolment process.
are over 18 years old at the time of enrolment.
Are either
- - working or volunteering in roles providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or
  - working or volunteering for an Aboriginal Organisation or
  - a carer for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or
  - employed or have the capacity to volunteer at an organisation relevant to this course to complete their work placement hours/workplace-based assessments.
have wide-ranging skills and knowledge about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of living.
have basic digital skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and PowerPoint, such as creating and saving a new file and adding and editing text, tables, images, and fonts.
have basic internet skills to undertake online research.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Gain knowledge and skills in applying a structured approach to establishing a counselling process and relationship with your clients.
Learn how to use communication, micro-counselling, and interviewing skills in a counselling setting.
Learn about varied counselling therapies to assist clients.

AT A GLANCE

Duration

This course is delivered within 15 months with classes held once a month, Tuesday – Thursday, 9am- 5pm.

Delivery and Locations

VACCHO
17-23 Sackville Street
Collingwood, VIC

Assessments

Written questions, portfolio, workplace project, case studies, observation/demonstration

Cost (Fees & Charges)

Refer to Fees & Charges.

Ask about our RPL fees if you have previous equivalent experiences

Qualification

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling subject to satisfactory course completion and meeting all VACCHO terms & conditions

WHY LEARN WITH US?

01 INDUSTRY RELEVANT

This training program has been developed in consultation with other ACCHOs and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community sector to ensure its relevance.

02 EXPERT TRAINERS

Our staff have current on-the-job experience, bringing this into the training program to offer real industry training based on current industry trends.

03 EXPERIENCED SUPPORT TEAM

We offer in-house Mentors and support and have also teamed up with external experts to ensure that you are fully supported to succeed.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The units of competency listed below are an example of the units that would typically be included in this qualification.

Unit Code

CHCCCS019

CHCCSL001

CHCCSL002

CHCCSL003

CHCCSL004

CHCCSL005

CHCCSL006

CHCCSL007

CHCCSM005

CHCDIV001

CHCDIV002

CHCLEG001

CHCPRP003

CHCCCS017

CHCMHS001

CHCDFV001

CHCCCS018

Unit Name

Recognise and respond to crisis situation

Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills

Facilitate the counselling relationship and process

Research and apply personality and development theories

Apply learning theories in counselling

Select and use counselling therapies

Support counselling clients in decision-making processes

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

Work with diverse people

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Work legally and ethically

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Provide loss and grief support

Work with people with mental health issues

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Provide suicide bereavement support

Core or Elective

Core

Listed Elective 1

Listed Elective 2

Listed Elective 3

Listed Elective 4

PRE-REQUISITES REQUIREMENTS

You must have basic digital skills to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word and PowerPoint such as creating and saving a new file, adding and editing text, tables, images and font. You must have basic internet skills to undertake online research.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR STUDIES & EXPERIENCES

If you have previously completed one or more of the above units, please ask about our Credit Transfer services. If you have a range of work and life experiences that relate to one or more of these unit, ask about our Recognition of Prior Learning/Competency (RPL) services.

If eligible, you will not be required to undertake these units again with us as you will receive recognition of your prior studies and/or experiences.

JOB PROSPECTS

Take a glimpse at the jobs you can take on—possible tasks, salary information, skill level required, and industry growth forecast: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/

FEES AND CHARGES

Refer to VACCHO Course Fee 2024

Skills First Aboriginal Access fee waiver’ is available for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders. Your tuition fees are covered under this scheme.

Various funding schemes will cover the amenities and material fees for a student who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Fees and charges for students from the broader community will be individually assessed and tailored to each case.

The student tuition fees, as published, are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

You may be eligible for a Fee Concession (VACCHO will check your entitlement for a Fee Concession as part of your enrolment and prior to the commencement of training). This includes holders of a current Health Care Card and pensioner Concession.

Travel and accommodation may be AbStudy subsidised for eligible students. Ask for further details.

WHAT I NEED TO BRING OR BUY

Desktop computer/laptop.
Stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 3mbps.
An email account such as Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
Microsoft Office (2010 version or later) – must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Video conferencing software (Zoom) preferred.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SKILLS FIRST SUBSIDISED PLACE

You must:

be an Australian citizen; OR b) a holder of a permanent visa; OR c) a New Zealand citizen.
not be enrolled in more than two Skills First subsidised qualifications at one time
commence a maximum of two Skills First subsidised programs that are AQF qualifications in a calendar year (the ‘2 AQF qualifications in a year’ limit).

OR you may meet some of the eligible criteria if you:

meet the Eligibility Exemptions Initiative requirements, eg. a retrenched worker or a JVEN client

VACCHO encourages individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.

As the Skills First requirement changes frequently, please check the Victorian Government’s Skills Gateway website to check your eligibility.

For up-to-date information please contact the VACCHO Education and Training Unit on (03) 9411 9411.

FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
CHC50413 Diploma in Youth Work
Bachelor of Counselling

Training may be supported by Skills First Program, delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The student’s tuition fees are as published and are subject to change given individual circumstances. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by VACCHO (RTO No: 20739 and which is responsible for the quality of all services and the issuing of accredited certification. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.