Full Time
Combination
12 months
Next intake
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17 hours
6 hours
$4,970
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 2:30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessment: short answer, extended response, research tasks, assignments
Practical skills assessments: role plays, demonstrations under observation, group work
Skills assessment: case studies, group assessments
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Enrolling 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. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, please call 13 79 74.
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
A fee applies for most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol. The amount you pay depends on the type of course you study, and on your personal circumstances. Please click on the Smart and Skilled link http://www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled/prices_fees.html to work out what you will pay for this course based on your personal circumstances. Depending on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible for a fee discount or fee exemption. Please contact 13 79 74 for further information.
If you do apply for a VET Student Loan you will need to have your Tax File Number (TFN) handy. If you do not have a TFN you can apply for one through most Australia Post outlets, and obtain a Certificate of Application for a TFN. Once you receive your TFN from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) you must contact your college so they can arrange for you to enter it into your VET Student Loan application.
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 successfully complete this course, you will need:
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 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.
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields is located opposite the Glenquarie town centre, within walking distance of both Glenfield and Macquarie Fields train stations. As Sydney’s south west experiences significant change in its demographics and landscape, TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields continues to look for new and innovative ways to meet the ever changing needs of our students and the local community.
32 Victoria Road Macquarie Fields 2564
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Macquarie Fields Station is 2500 metres from campus.
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Fitness facilities
Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre
State-of-the-art computing facilities
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