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Gain a competitive edge to employment in this fast-growing industry
This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.
During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise. You may find yourself working in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - completing this course will give you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry.
This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants already working in these industries.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative where you'll only pay half the course fees from January 2022. Tuition fees are capped at $1,200, or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus Resource fees.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
- Build and facilitate counselling relationships with clients
- Reflect on and improve your own professional practice
- Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- Research and apply personality and development theories
- Work legally and ethically
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Able to undertake research and apply myself to self directed activities
- Broad-minded and non-judgemental
- Able to keep information confidential
- Able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
Employer-based
Employer-based training offers a flexible, self-paced study program which combines workplace recognition of prior learning and individualised ‘gap’ training to attain your qualification.
This means every time you go to work you are learning and demonstrating competence whilst working towards your qualification. The flexibility of Employer-based training allows you to structure and perform learning and assessment in a way that fits into your professional and personal life.
Learning and assessment plans are created on an individual level in consultation with you and/or your employer. Assessment is conducted using numerous methods including practical demonstration and observation, question and answer interviews, written tasks, supervisor reports and workshops.
To enquire or enrol please fill out the Course Enquiry Form.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
We recommend that you are over the age of 18 before enrolling in this course as the fieldwork placement and employment outcomes are very limited for students under the age of 18.
* You will need to be enrolled in the appropriate units to be offered a work placement - it is not a standard for all enrolments.
The Diploma of Counselling is available as a broad-based qualification with a focus on community services work.
At this level support workers and case workers may provide day-to-day support in community settings and provide assistance with entitlements and benefits under the broad direction of others.
Completion may lead to university study in Social Science/Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Youth Work.
Study options and next steps
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Semester 1, 2022
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
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| Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||||||
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2021 (fees are subject to change in 2022). Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Leederville - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Leederville | ||||||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||||||
| Fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2021 (fees are subject to change in 2022). Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2021
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||||||
| Fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2021 (fees are subject to change in 2022). Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Leederville - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Leederville | ||||||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||||||
| Fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2021 (fees are subject to change in 2022). Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.