Dip of Counselling - CHC51015
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Dip of Counselling
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
CHC51015
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Dip of Counselling?
This qualification is intended for therapists who employ known counselling techniques to deal with clients concern on personal and psychological basis. They employ communication, micro-counselling, and interviewing skills, as well as a variety of counseling approaches, to assist clients. Counsellors work in specified and supported counseling roles in recognised institutions, rather than working alone.
This does not require any certification, legislative or licensing to apply for this
qualification at the time of publication.
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- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
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- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Dip of Counselling
Total number of units = 17
- 13 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
◦ up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL004 | Research and apply personality and development theories |
| CHCCSL005 | Apply learning theories in counselling |
| CHCCSL006 | Select and use counselling therapies |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective units
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment older people |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDIV003 | Promote and manage diversity |
| CHCFAM002 | Work with a child-focused approach |
| CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships |
| CHCGMB001 | Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues |
| CHCGMB002 | Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCGRP003 | Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups |
| CHCGRP004 | Deliver structured programs |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT004 | Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families |
| CHCSET001 | Work with forced migrants |
| CHCSET002 | Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
