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Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Do you already hold a Bachelor’s degree and want to become a registered counsellor? The Graduate Diploma of Counselling delivers real-world skills in a range of therapies as well as the clinical and communication expertise to begin practicing.

The program covers: self-care and resilience, mental health, advanced counselling principles and skills, health research methods, and more. Depending on your selected university you may also be eligible for a professional placement and accredited supervision.

Enquire now for admissions criteria, graduation outcomes, and universities near you that offer the Graduate Diploma of Counselling.

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Average duration:
24 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,450 weekly pay
$1,652 weekly pay
$1,652 weekly pay
$1,652 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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