Graduate Diploma of Counselling

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is a qualification for people who work or wish to work in a professional capacity in the field of counselling. The course is highly experiential, academically rigorous and practice-oriented. Students are provided with a solid theoretical and ethical base upon which to practise as a counsellor. The course is suitable for people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds who require greater competency in the skill, knowledge and methodology of counselling and its application in practice.

This course has been recently re-accredited with the NSW Department of Education and complies with the training standards of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Sydney Campus and Flexible Delivery students commencing this course in 2008 will enrol into the newly re-accredited course structure as indicated below.

Brisbane Campus and Melbourne Campus students commencing this course in 2008 enrol into the existing course structure (as indicated below) until the re-accreditation process has been completed in these respective States during 2008.

Sydney Campus, Brisbane Campus and Flexible Delivery Students

Availability: Sydney Campus, Brisbane Campus, Distance, Online
Modules: 16 (including 2 Fieldwork Placement Modules)
Duration: 6 terms full-time or part-time equivalent
Fieldwork: 200 hours (2 Placements of 100hrs each)
Entry criteria: Undergraduate degree
Accreditation: Higher Education
Scholarship Available:
Nora Huppert Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as)
Scholarship Application Form (PDF - Open or right click and save as)

CRICOS course code: [048166D NSW]
NB: The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is currently not available to international students studying at the Brisbane campus.

Modules (Re-accredited Course Structure 2008)

1. Counselling Skills 1
2. Conflict Management
3. Developmental Psychology
4. Counselling Skills 2
5. Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
6. Counselling in Loss
7. Counselling Methods 1
8. Elective 1
9. Theory and Practice of Supervision
10. Counselling Methods 2
11. Mental Health Issues
12. Elective 2
13. Professional Development and Reflective Practice
14. Integrative Project
15. Fieldwork Placement 1 (100 hrs)
16. Fieldwork Placement 2 (100 hrs including 40 hrs supervised clinical practice)

Please note: This course is available to international students.

Melbourne Campus Students

Availability: Melbourne Campus
Modules: 12
Duration: 4 terms full-time or part-time equivalent
Fieldwork: 140 hours
Entry criteria: Undergraduate degree
Accreditation: Higher Education
Scholarship Available:
Nora Huppert Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as)
Scholarship Application Form (PDF - Open or right click and save as)
CRICOS course code: [060112F VIC]

Modules (Existing Course Structure)

1. Counselling Skills 1
2. Conflict Management
3. Counselling Methods 1
4. Elective 1
5. Counselling Skills 2
6. Counselling in Loss
7. Counselling Methods 2
8. Elective 2
9. Mental Health Issues
10. Elective 3
11. Supervision 1
12. Social, Legal and Ethical Issues

Fieldwork Placement (140hrs)

Please note: This course is available to international students.

How to Apply

It is strongly recommended that you apply well in advance of the term in which you plan to commence studying. Enrolment must be completed two weeks prior to the start of each term. Late applications are only accepted if places are available.

3 steps to enrol:

• Choose your course
  ACAP provides information and individual support to help you determine the best program of study to meet your professional goals and personal needs.
  
  For you to make a more informed decision:
  • you are welcome to attend one of our Information Evenings, or,
  • have a chat to a Course Advisor, simply ring 1800 061 199 to book a telephone or face-to-face appointment.
• Complete and send your application form
  Apply Online or download and print (PDF).
• Confirmation of your enrolment
  Upon acceptance, you will receive a letter of offer within two weeks. International students applying to study in Australia will also receive an 'Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment' or 'Letter of Offer for PVA'.

For assistance or information on the enrolment process contact the Course Information Centre on 1800 061 199 or info@acap.edu.au.