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Torrens University Australia

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Diploma of Counselling VET

  • Diploma

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course that builds a foundation of key counselling skills through a combination of theoretical and applied components.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
CHC51015
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jun, Sep

About this course

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course that builds a foundation of key counselling skills through a combination of theoretical and applied components. This course gives you the necessary skills to communicate effectively, work within a case management framework, and refer clients to other services when necessary. Upon graduating, you'll have the opportunity to build a career in the counselling industry. Successful completion of this diploma guarantees entry into a related Bachelor program, and you'll receive a full credit transfer for the first year.


The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling offers the essential skills and knowledge you need to work as a counsellor in a wide variety of settings. Learn how to implement basic counselling skills during this VET course, apply learning theories, select and use counselling theories and perform interventions. You will understand how to manage loss and grief, assist people with mental health conditions, and implement many other vital counselling skills including self-reflection and growth.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • Explore a range of theoretical perspectives in counselling and discover the drivers for human behaviour throughout the lifespan.
  • Learn how to evaluate different presenting issues to determine your best approach.
  • Study the core principles of case management and grief counselling.
  • Understand common mental health conditions, individual behaviours and thought patterns.