This course will provide you with skills that will be extremely helpful in a variety of career pathways. If you are planning to embark on a career in counselling, are looking to improve your current career or want to further your own personal development our framework ensures you will be getting the most out your studies. As part of our counselling course you will become familiar with evidence-based counselling models, strategies and therapies as well as techniques from strength-based therapy.
KEY INFORMATION |
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| Duration | 78 weeks including holidays |
| AQF Level | 5 |
| Course Delivery | Face-to-Face |
This qualification consists of 18 units of competency that is made up of 15 core units and 3 elective units
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL004 | Research and apply personality and development theories |
| CHCCSL005 | Research and apply learning theories in counselling |
| CHCCSL006 | Select and use counselling therapies |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDIV001 | Work diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through articulation to the Ikon Institute of Australia’s Bachelor courses outlined in the table below.
| BIP/BAP 2 | Integrative Psychotherapy in Practice 1 |
| BIP/BAP 4 | Foundations of Professional Competency |
Elective |
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| BAP 10 | Practicum 1 (120 hours) |
| BIP/BAP 2 | Integrative Psychotherapy in Practice 1 |
| BIP/BAP 4 | Foundations of Professional Competency |
Elective |
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| BAP 12 | Practicum 1 (120 hours) |
Australian Health and Science Institute
ABN 18 113 249 175
Level 1, 130 Main St, Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: +61-2-8806 6777
Email: info@ahsi.edu.au
