Diploma of Counselling (CHC51708)
Looking for counselling skills to use in your existing role or for a first taste of counselling? The nationally recognised Diploma of Counselling is the first step on the path to a career in counselling.
Study the Diploma of Counselling at ACAP and you will learn key counselling and communication skills, along with ways of supporting people through difficult situations.
The Diploma is a practical program that can help you find a new career in community organisations and government support services. And if you decide to take your study further, you'll have advanced standing (equivalent to 8 modules) when you apply for entry to ACAP's Bachelor of Applied Social Science.
FEE-Help available.
Quick look at the Diploma of Counselling
| Course length | One year full-time, or part-time equivalent |
| Entry requirements | HSC or equivalent OR Certificate IV qualification (or at least one unit of competency at AQF level 4) OR undertake the VET Entry Assessment |
| Study | On-campus in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide, or by flexible delivery which combines online study with compulsory on-campus weekend workshops. |
| Modules | Nine modules, including one elective |
See more details in the Course Guide
The Diploma of Counselling workshops
The Diploma of Counselling workshops are co-requisites for specific modules. This means that if you are studying the following modules by flexible delivery:
- Facilitate the Counselling Process or Counselling Interview Skills
- Monitor Case Management
- Improve Counselling Skills
You must attend the workshop during the term in which you are enrolled in the relevant module.
These workshops provide face to face training in practical skills, and involve assessment of skills required for competency.
For workshop times and dates click here.
