CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities? They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients.
Course code | CHC51015 |
Start date | View Intake Dates |
Delivery mode |
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Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks including 7 weeks break International: 52 weeks including 7 weeks break |

RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placement.
This qualification has a Volume of Learning of 12 months – 2 years, typically 1200 – 2400 hours.
The duration of the course for domestic students is 52 weeks including placement.
The duration for international students is 52 weeks including breaks and placement.
N.B: ETEA will provide assistance in searching for industry placement.
** Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week
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Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Common positions that may be suited with this qualification are:
- Drug and alcohol counsellors
- Family and marriage counsellors
- Student counsellors
- Telephone counsellors
- Youth counsellors
- Refugee counsellors
ETEA uses a range of assessment methods which may include:
- Written assessment (open book)
- Projects
- Case study
- Observation
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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Offshore International Students | 9th | 24th | 17th | 9th | ||||||||
Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates |
South Australia intake Date for 2021 (Domestic Students) | |
Intake Dates | Due Date to Enrol |
8th February 2021 | – |
12th April 2021 | 26th March 2021 by 5 pm |
12th July 2021 | 25th June 2021 by 5 pm |
2oth September 2021* | 6th September by 5 pm |
*Subject to the minimum number of participants
Students will need to complete 17 Units of Competency, consisting of 13 Core and 4 Elective.
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 | 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 |
Electives | |
CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.