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.
Diploma of Counselling
CHC51015
Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.
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.
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
Anywhere in Australia, you can obtain a certification with a nationally acknowledged credential.
Get certified within four weeks of receiving the evidence
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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