Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015)

Course Description
Suitable For
Outcomes
Government Funding
Providers

Course Description

The Diploma of Counselling is suitable for students seeking careers as counsellors working with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. Students graduate read to work in supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. Students will learn about communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and how to draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients.

Average Course Fee

$5500

Average Duration

24 months

Study Mode

Online

Number of Providers

1 institution

Nationally Recognised Training

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Therapy and Counseling

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.

Outcomes

50.2% of people gained improved employment status after studying this course.

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title	Avg Salary
Counsellor	$1,340 weekly pay
Student Counsellor	$1,340 weekly pay

Government Funding

Each state provides its own Government funding initiatives. Here is a list of funding initiatives that are available for this course and details about what it involves and who is eligible.

NSW Funding - Smart and Skilled

Smart and Skilled is the funding program in NSW for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Smart and Skilled provides financial assistance to help people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.

COURSE PROVIDERS

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Course Providers

The following institutions provide this course. You can filter by their eligibility for state and loan programs:

NSW Smart and Skilled