Diploma of CounsellingCHC51015

 Nationally Recognised Training■

 This training is fully government-subsidised under

JobTrainer

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 VET Student Loans Available■

DURATION

18 MonthsATTENDANCE

Part TimeDELIVERY

CombinationSTART DATE

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LOCATION

MudgeeCassilis Road, Mudgee

STUDY COMMITMENT

17.2 Hours Per Week

How much time on average each week you will need to commit tosuccessfully complete this course.

Hours include class attendance/participation, directed study, andany required work placements.

You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

Studying with TAFE NSW

With over 25,000 industry connections*, teachers experienced in the latest industry trends plus state-of-the-artfacilities, it’s easy to see why TAFE NSW is Australia's largest training provider. Want even more reasons to study withus?

*TAFE NSW current employer database as of May 2017

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OVERVIEWThe nationally recognised Diploma of Counselling provides you with relationship building tools to advance your career inthe community services industry. Develop your communication skills and emotional intelligence through role-play towork as a social worker or a case coordinator counsellor.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

 Interview and use micro-counselling skills■

 Select and implement counselling therapies■

 Establish counselling relationships■

 Use effective communication■

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

 Emotional intelligence■

 A drive to help people■

 Patience■

 The ability to work independently■

 Effective communication skills■

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

 A nationally recognised qualification at Diploma level■

 Skills in communication around difficult issues■

 A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career■

 Credit towards certification with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

(PACFA)

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Career opportunities:

 Community worker■

 Case manager■

 Case coordinator counsellor (not in an independent or private practice)■

 Program Manager■

 Program or service coordinator■

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

 Diploma in Mental Health■

 Diploma in Community Services■

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWhen you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have theright pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that youmeet the requirements listed in this section.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

 Relevant employment or experience in the community services industry■

 Empathy, patience and the ability to empower others■

 A sense of satisfaction for working with people during difficult situations and circumstances■

 A range of life experiences that can be drawn upon when connecting with clients■

 The emotional capacity to support individuals through confronting and challenging experiences■

 Available support systems when faced with clients' confronting issues■

If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

During your study, you may need to meet the following requirements to be able to undertake work placement withinindustry.

Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:Working with Children Check (WWCC)A current clear Australian National Police Record CheckCurrent vaccinations including flu (influenza) and COVID-19 and other health department immunisation requirements.A NDIS Worker Screening CheckAny additional evidence your work placement provider requires

Students will be responsible for costs associated with obtaining these required checks and vaccinations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community andspecific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit foryou, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

To be enrolled in this course it is recommended you have previous study in Community Services and/or currentemployment in the Human Services field.

To successfully complete this course, you will need capacity to attend counselling workshops and the willingness toundertake self-directed study

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OTHER COURSE INFORMATIONDiscover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course

STUDY COMMITMENT

This is a blended partime course. You will need to attend approximately 17.2 hours of class, over one weekend permonth, for 18 months .

You may also be required to complete approximately 5.1 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours,including private study, assignement preparation, work experience and research.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course offering is designed for people who work with clients on personal and psychological issues usingestablished counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw onvaried counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supportedcounselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice.

SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT

There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student Support and Services-Accessibility and Disability Services-Personal Counselling-Vocational Counselling-Learning Support-International Student Support-Scholarships-Multicultural Support

We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW StudentServices

As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:

 LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)■

 Smarthinking - after hours online study support service■

 Easy computing online short courses■

 Access to local TAFE libraries■

 Accessibility and Disability Support Services■

 Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home■

ATTENDANCE

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The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe asCOVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning.Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physicaldistancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skillsare requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.

This course is currently scheduled on Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am to 4.00pm. This timetable may change and willbe confirmed by your teacher.

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FEE DETAILS

SUBSIDISED PRICES

FIRST QUALIFICATION *

$4,420.00SUBSEQUENT QUALIFICATION

$4,970.00

*This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.

WHAT DO THESE PRICES MEAN?

First Qualification Fee

Applies to a student who does not already hold a post-school qualification from any tertiary sector (TAFE, privateprovider or University), and includes any vocational (certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas) and higher education(degree) qualifications achieved in Australia or overseas previously.

Subsequent Qualification Fee

Applies to a student who already holds one or more post-school qualifications from any tertiary sector (TAFE, privateprovider or University), and includes any vocational (certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas) and higher education(degree) qualifications achieved in Australia or overseas previously.

Apprenticeship Fee

Eligible apprentices are exempt from fees when undertaking an apprenticeship under the NSW Government's Fee FreeApprenticeship. For apprentices who are not eligible, apprenticeship qualification fees are capped at $2,000.

For more information visit the Fee Free Apprenticeships page.

Traineeship Fee

Applies to a student undertaking a traineeship qualification under a traineeship pathway, with fees are capped at$1,000.

For more information visit the Apprenticeships and Traineeships page.

Concession Fees

Applies to eligible disadvantaged students who receive a specified Commonwealth Government welfare benefit orallowance. Concession fees are discounted, with flat fees applied across a qualification level.

For more information on concessions and exemptions, visit the Smart and Skilled Fee Exemption and Concessions pageon the Smart and Skilled website.

For more information on Smart and Skilled funding, visit the Smart and Skilled page.

This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.

SMART AND SKILLED FEES

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This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSWGovernment will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.

Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Youractual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.

For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?

PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE

This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL). If you meet the VSL eligibility and academicsuitability requirements, you are able to apply to the Commonwealth for a loan to cover all or part of your course fee. Wewill ask you whether you would like to apply for a VET Student Loan when you enrol and advise you of the process.

To complete your VET Student Loan application, you will need to provide:

 Your Tax File Number (TFN). If you dont have a TFN, click here for information on how to apply for one. You can complete your loan

application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you dont provide your TFN

before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.

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 Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) ). If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher

Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN

whenever you access a student loan. If you dont have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.

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To be eligible for a VET Student Loan, you will need to be assessed as academically suitable to undertakehigh level VET study. You will need to provide:

 A copy of your Australian Year 12 Certificate; OR■

 A copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications

Framework (where the language of instruction was English). If you previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification at TAFE

NSW, just let us know where and when you studied in your application; OR

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 Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. We will let you know if this is required once you apply.

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If you intend to apply for a VET Student Loan, its important you know your student obligations.

Find out more about VET Student Loans

Direct payment by Unit of Study instalments is available for this course.

The Units of Study and associated fees for this course are detailed above. Fees are charged on the census day foreach Unit of Study. To secure a loan for part or all of your course, you must be eligible and submit a valid application tothe Commonwealth for a VET Student Loan. You may withdraw prior to the census date without incurring a fee.

READ BEFORE YOU ENROL

Learn about TAFE NSW Fees

Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding

RECOGNITION

Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant

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Enrolments for this course have now closed. Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study optionsthat you can start anytime.

to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieveyour qualification faster.

Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition

HOW TO APPLY

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UNITS

UNIT CODE UNIT DESCRIPTION

CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills

CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling

CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories

CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies

CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

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NEXT STEPS

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