
Support people affected by gambling. Learn to assess their needs, provide counselling and connect them with the right services. Build specialist skills for your financial counselling career.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
notice signs of problem gambling
assess the needs of clients
gather information for assessment and planning
provide counselling support
refer clients to services that meet their needs
work ethically and review support strategies with clients.
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Specialist skills to assess and support people affected by problem gambling.
Skills to provide financial counselling and referral services.
Credit towards further study in community services qualifications.
Improved job options in financial counselling roles.
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in community services. You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.
Knowledge and skills equivalent to a Certificate IV or higher qualification in community services. TAFE NSW will assess these through recognition of prior learning (RPL). Visit our recognition and credit transfer page for more information.
Current enrolment in the TAFE NSW Diploma of Financial Counselling.
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
experience working in the community services sector
strong communication and interpersonal skills
access to a computer with internet connection
an interest in supporting people experiencing complex personal challenges.
You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time by yourself.
You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas.
You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.
You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.
You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.
You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding information.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: financial counsellor.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
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.
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