Diploma of Counselling

The nationally recognised Diploma of Counselling provides you with relationship building tools to advance your career in the community services industry. Develop your communication skills and emotional intelligence through role-play to work 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)

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