Diploma of Counselling

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p><span id="val_about_text">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.<br /> You will need to have the ability to undertake research and apply yourself to self directed activities.</span></p> <p>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.</p> <p>During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise by completing two supervised field placements with one of 170 government and community agencies. You may work in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - giving you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry.</p> <p>Completion of the Diploma of Counselling may also lead to university study in Social Science/Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Youth Work.</p> <p>This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants with more than two years work/volunteer experience in community services. If you have not already completed the above you may be able to complete a combined Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Counselling.</p> <p>Please note this course includes two 150 hour full time supervised field placements.</p> </div></div></div>

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How to apply <p>Visit our <a href="/node/130594" target="_self">Apply and Enrol </a>page to find out how to apply for<strong> full-time, part-time or online courses.</strong></p> <p><strong>International students </strong>please view your application process <a href="http://tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/application-process" target="_self">here</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1300 300 822 or email: <a href="mailto:enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au">enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au</a></p>

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Units <p></p><b>CORE UNITS</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Apply learning theories in counselling</td><td>CHCCSL005</td><td>AWB37</td></tr> <tr><td>Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills</td><td>CHCCSL002</td><td>AWB41</td></tr> <tr><td>Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management</td><td>CHCCSM005</td><td>AVC23</td></tr> <tr><td>Establish and confirm the counselling relationship</td><td>CHCCSL001</td><td>AWB39</td></tr> <tr><td>Facilitate the counselling relationship and process</td><td>CHCCSL003</td><td>AWB40</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety</td><td>CHCDIV002</td><td>AVC08</td></tr> <tr><td>Recognise and respond to crisis situations</td><td>CHCCCS019</td><td>AVC58</td></tr> <tr><td>Reflect on and improve own professional practice</td><td>CHCPRP003</td><td>AVB48</td></tr> <tr><td>Research and apply personality and development theories</td><td>CHCCSL004</td><td>AWB38</td></tr> <tr><td>Select and use counselling therapies</td><td>CHCCSL006</td><td>AWB36</td></tr> <tr><td>Support counselling clients in decision-making processes</td><td>CHCCSL007</td><td>AWB35</td></tr> <tr><td>Work legally and ethically</td><td>CHCLEG001</td><td>AVB82</td></tr> <tr><td>Work with diverse people</td><td>CHCDIV001</td><td>AVC09</td></tr> </table><b>ELECTIVE UNITS</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Develop workplace communication strategies</td><td>CHCCOM003</td><td>AVC30</td></tr> <tr><td>Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes</td><td>CHCMGT005</td><td>AVB71</td></tr> <tr><td>Manage and promote diversity</td><td>CHCDIV003</td><td>AVC07</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues</td><td>CHCMHS005</td><td>AVB65</td></tr> </table>

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