CHC51015 - Diploma of Counselling

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Diploma of Counselling

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

CHC51015

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

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The Diploma of Counselling mirrors the expertise and practical know-how of an individual operating in the field of counseling. This qualification caters to the demands of counselors, encompassing client interaction, assessment, and therapeutic intervention. In some regions, counselors may need to fulfill additional criteria as per local licensing regulations.

Evidence of learning

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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Anywhere in Australia, you can obtain a certification with a nationally acknowledged credential.
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This qualification will be offered by one of the following RTOs:

Noble Training Academy RTO: 70201
Unique College of Technology RTO: 91358
Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd RTO: 45282
Australian Institute of Accreditation Pty Ltd RTO: 45009
Delacroy Training RTO: 32267

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

You’re Qualified

ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 17

• 13 core units

• 4 elective units, consisting of:

◦ up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core 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	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 with 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

Elective units

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment older people
CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV003	Promote and manage diversity
CHCFAM002	Work with a child-focused approach
CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
CHCGMB001	Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002	Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP003	Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
CHCGRP004	Deliver structured programs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT004	Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people