TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Take the next step in your career in community services with this advanced qualification. This course will give you the expert counselling and communication skills you need help others in a variety of different settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as counsellors is forecast to experience very strong growth in the future. Job prospects in this industry are strong with over 22,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
You will learn how to establish counselling relationships, know the right questions to ask, conduct yourself within ethical and legal frameworks, and to recognise and respond to crisis situations. Our highly-skilled and intuitive teaching staff are the best in the business, and will give you the guidance you need to succeed in your studies.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a counsellor, a case worker, in leisure and health industries and in case management. You will also have a solid foundation for further tertiary study.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA 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
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Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Grief Counsellor
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Addiction Counsellor
An Addiction Counsellor supports individuals struggling with substance abuse and behavioural addictions. You might work in a rehabilitation centre,...
Youth Counsellor
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About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
