North Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.
During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise. You may find yourself working in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - completing this course will give you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry.
This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants already working in these industries.
Delivery mode
North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Oxford St &, Richmond St, Leederville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Grief Counsellor
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
Addiction Counsellor
An Addiction Counsellor supports individuals struggling with substance abuse and behavioural addictions. You might work in a rehabilitation centre,...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
About North Metropolitan TAFE
We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.
We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.
