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Course information
Type
Virtual classroom on campusA mix of live online classes and on campus training.
Focus
CounsellingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
2 yearsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
1 Feb 2021First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
2 Dec 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class and study time
16.0 hours / weekThe average amount of time each week you'll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Wednesday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm via connected learning (MS Teams). This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessment: short answers, extended responses, research tasks and assignments.
Skills assessment: case studies and group assessments.
Practical skills assessment: role plays, demonstrations under observation and group work.
Note:
Role plays are required. These will be completed with real people in the same room as the student.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Further costs in addition to your student fees may be applicable for this qualification. These costs are to provide you with additional resources to support your learning. The following resources can be sourced directly by the student:
- Geldard, D, Geldard, K, Yin Foo, R, (2017) Basic Personal Counselling 10th Edition Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd. This text is also available as an e-book with TAFE NSW library.
- Gehart, Diane R, (2015) Theory and Treatment Planning in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be able to successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to provide a valid and clear Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Federal Police Check prior to work placement.
- At Diploma level students are expected to be able to read, comprehend and express complex issues.
Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:
- Work placement hours are built into the course via a strong practical focus and industry partnership. Provide a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Criminal Record Check prior to work placement.
Connect with the Mental Health, Youth Work and Counselling (MHYWC) Team by joining the weekly drop in session each Wednesday from 11:30am to 12.00pm (public holidays excluded). This informal meeting will connect you with the MHYWC Team, supporting you to find out about our current courses and upcoming opportunities https://tinyurl.com/y4jg4yqz
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Counselling qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 13 core and 4 speciality units.
Core units - 13
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Recognise and respond to crisis situationsCHCCCS019
Establish and confirm the counselling relationshipCHCCSL001
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skillsCHCCSL002
Facilitate the counselling relationship and processCHCCSL003
- ... 4
Course delivery
Virtual classroom (on campus)
Learn virtually by attending a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students.
Depending on your course, you may also complete some of your training online, or through our network of Mobile Training Units, which give you access to practical training and simulated environments.
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Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Guest Wi-Fi
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Assisted listening system
Accessible toilet
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