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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.
Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!
If you’re a great communicator who can empathise with people and are considering a career in counselling, then this CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification from Health Courses Australia could be an ideal starting point.
In this Diploma of Counselling course, you will acquire the skills, practises and knowledge needed to become a qualified counsellor. You will receive up-to-date practical training in providing effective and ethical counselling services to people from a diverse range of backgrounds and issues. During this course, you will be introduced to the various methods required to diagnose clients with mental health issues and respond to situations of crisis. You will gain knowledge in essential areas such as how to facilitate the counselling relationship and process, how to research and apply personality and development theories, and how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management, amongst others.
This course is delivered 100% online, and will ensure that you can confidently start working as a counsellor, or can serve as a stepping stone to a degree qualification.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is fee-for-service only, it is not government-funded.
While there are no formal educational pre-requisites for this course, students are expected to have the ability to read, write, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English, as well as being able to work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
While completing the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification from Health Courses Australia, you will cover the following subjects:
Health Courses Australia is a Registered Training Organisation offering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Health, Aged, Counselling and Dental assistance. The main objective of Health Courses Australia is to ensure nationally recognised qualifications can still be done majorly via online or distance while still working within the boundaries of compliancy making them accessible to people living in remote areas, stay at home parents or people who work full time or part time and just cannot afford to attend a physical location for upskilling or entering into a new industry.
Here’s why Health Courses Australia is the perfect choice:
Flexible Learning: Study on your schedule, from anywhere in Australia. Get qualified while you work or from home.
Nationally Recognised Qualifications: Gain valuable skills and knowledge that are recognised by employers nationwide and with pathways into higher degrees if you want to pursue.
Highly Qualified Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about your success with one on one tutor support.
Wide Range of Courses: Get job ready! Choose from in-demand healthcare qualifications.
On successful completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification from Health Courses Australia. You will be fully prepared to take on a wide variety of employment opportunities open to qualified counsellors, including roles in community or family support organisations and within government support services.
This qualification can also open up further pathways into studying a bachelor degree.
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