Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom on campus
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
4 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
3 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
13 hours
Fee details
Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.
$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).
Proposed timetable What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Most classes will be on-line with some face to face sessions for assessments. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
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Knowledge assessment: short answer, extended response, research tasks, assignments
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Practical skills assessments: role plays, demonstrations under observation, group work
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Skills assessment: case studies, group assessments
Work placement
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.
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There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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There are no materials needed for this qualification.
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.
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To successfully complete this course you will need:
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- to be an existing worker in the Community Services sector
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- to engage with connected learning which is where a teacher leads a ‘virtual’ classroom where students and teachers in different locations are connected to each other via web conferencing technology.
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- to attend these virtual classrooms and participate in learning and activities as if you were at TAFE.
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- to be available to attend the connected classrooms on the dates and times as per the timetable.
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- access to a computer or device, webcam and headset and access to the internet.
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 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 situations CHCCCS019
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship CHCCSL001
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills CHCCSL002
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process CHCCSL003
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Course delivery Virtual classroom, on campus
You will attend a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre to connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom where you will participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units or practice training though our network of Mobile Training Units.
Wetherill Park
TAFE NSW Wetherill Park, located in Sydney’s western suburbs, is recognised throughout Australia and overseas, for its state-of-the-art facilities and training related to the vehicle and transport industries. While also offering study options in areas like business and administration, health and community services, tourism and hospitality, TAFE NSW Wetherill Park has a reputation for its courses in manufacturing, robotics, and science, which provide students with an opportunity to study how these fields can be incorporated with metal fabrication and welding, drafting, and 3D design and printing to create future innovations in manufacturing.
Campus address
The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park 2164
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Fairfield Station is 5500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
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Heavy vehicle and plant mechanics training centre
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Innovation manufacturing, robotics and science
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Tourism and hospitality facilities
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Transport engineering technology centre
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au