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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

This entry level qualification will teach you current and effective counselling techniques and methods, to give people the skills to overcome the personal or psychological problems they face, making a difference in their lives.

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4 terms
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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling overview

Calling all aspiring counsellors!

Learn the essential skills and knowledge to actively listen, effectively communicate and draw on varied counselling therapies to empower your clients to achieve their goals.

After graduation, emerging counsellors take their first steps toward establishing a meaningful and lasting career in this highly rewarding and compassionate vocation.

The Diploma also provides transferable skills that will further strengthen work performance for those in human resources, education and community services.

NBMC works closely with organisations such as Relationships Australia, Burdekin Mission Australia, Lifeline and Anglicare to make sure you qualify industry and job ready.

 

Learn new skills including

• Apply interpersonal and counselling skills
• Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
• Work legally and ethically
• How to select and implement counselling therapies
• Recognise and respond to crisis situations appropriately
• Reflect on and improve professional practice
• Action and process a brief intervention
• Micro-counselling and interviewing skills

Employment Opportunities

In addition to individual therapy, Counsellors also work in the Community Services sector such as:

  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Welfare Services
  • Rehabilitation
  • Family Support

NBMC is an Accredited Education Provider of ATMS

Northern Beaches and Mosman College is an approved ATMS Recognised Provider of Natural Medicine Education for CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling. ATMS is proud of the high educational standards it has established as a benchmark for its membership. Students who are enrolled with NBMC in the in above accredited course will get FREE Student membership with ATMS.

Learn New Skills including

• Apply interpersonal and counselling skills
• Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
• Work legally and ethically
• How to select and implement counselling therapies
• Recognise and respond to crisis situations appropriately
• Reflect on and improve professional practice
• Action and process a brief intervention
• Micro-counselling and interviewing skills

 

What you need to know 

  • The College offers part time day and evening courses. The course is delivered over a period of 9 months daytime, and 12 months evening time. There are no classes during school holidays. See below for class options.
  • Attendance can be in person at a College Campus or online by Virtual Classroom using Zoom. Classes listed with a campus location are face to face and campus attendance is required for the duration of the course. See below for learning requirements for those delivered via Zoom (some face to face campus training may be required, please check with the Coordinator when applying). See below for class options.
  • The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled class attendance, weekly flexible directed self study hours and 40 work placement hours (if elective requires).
  • Students will need to allow regular weekly hours (approx 16-18) throughout the course for directed self study for the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
  • There are no classes during school holidays.
  • The course is delivered in the College’s fully equipped training room by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
  • 17 units of competency must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification.  (Note: the list includes elective options currently offered by the College).
  • A timetable will be provided on course commencement detailing theory and practical training sessions.
  • Please note: Reliable internet and a computer is essential to access course resources and completion of assessment work
  • Students enrolling must have access to the following.            – A laptop / computer
    – The internet
    – A scanner, or a scanner app downloaded on their smart phone:

 

Student Support

Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a support plan to be devised before you commence your course.

Are there Assessments?

  • Competency based assessment of each unit of competency in the course will be conducted through a mix of assessment methods including case studies, theory tasks, role plays, projects and practical demonstration.
  • You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required.

 

Virtual Classroom Using Zoom

Zoom is very easy to use conferencing software that enables you to connect with multiple people at the same time. You will be able to see and hear your trainer and fellow classmates and discuss and ask questions all from your device, in the comfort of your home.

To participate in training via Zoom, please check you can meet the pre-requisites below:

  • A computer or iPad/tablet (please see individual course descriptions for specific requirements. Some computer courses can only be conducted on Windows PCs); and
  • A webcam* so that you can be seen by the trainer; and
  • A microphone* so that you can participate in the class and be heard by the trainer; and
  • Internet connection

*Laptop computers usually include a webcam and microphone built into the top of the screen frame. Smartphones and iPad/tablets also contain cameras and microphones.

We have a very simple to follow instructional video, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Please note: Students must have viewed our Zoom instructional video above prior to booking into a course which they plan to attend via Zoom.

 

To Enrol or for more information 

  • Commence the enrolment process by completing the online application. On receipt of an application, our Training Coordinator will be in touch to progress your enrolment.
  • Contact Nadia Louw on 9970 1008 or email nadia@nbmc.nsw.edu.au for further information.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

When you study with NBMC, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

  • Telephone or personal meeting with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
  • If elective requires: Current National Police Check (less than 1 year old)
  • If elective requires: Working with Children Check – free volunteer check available here.
  • If elective requires: NDIS Worker Check – free volunteer check available here.
  • Completion of the Applicant Questionnaire and Applicant Code of Conduct.

NSW Police Check
Working with Children Check

  • Unique Student Identifer (see information below).
  • Successful completion of an NBMC English language, literacy and numeracy quiz to determine that you have appropriate skills to successfully complete the course.
  • If First Aid is chosen as an elective, ability to perform CPR while kneeling on the floor.
  • Above average technology and research skills for the purposes of research, assessment submission, use of Learning Management System and interactive learning platforms when required.
  • Basic computer skills. If you require basic computer training, please ask us about our Essential Computer Skills course.

To be prepared for this course, you will also need:

  • Empathy, patience and the ability to empower others
  • A sense of satisfaction for working with people during difficult situations and circumstances
  • A range of life experiences that can be drawn upon when connecting with clients
  • The emotional capacity to support individuals through confronting and challenging experiences
  • Available support systems when faced with clients’ confronting issues

To satisfy these requirements, it is recommended that students are a minimum of 21 years of age when applying.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency and successfully complete:

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

Once successfully completed the student will receive the nationally recognised industry qualification – HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) and a First Aid Certificate.

Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situation
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Recognition of Prior Learning

Northern Beaches & Mosman College recognises that you may be able to demonstrate a particular competency based on prior learning, skills gained in the workforce, or skills otherwise gained.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be granted if you can demonstrate competency in all the performance criteria in the elements of a particular unit of competency (from a training package) or all the learning outcomes in a particular module (from an accredited course).

 

If you think you may be eligible for RPL in a prospective course, please contact the College for an initial discussion as to your suitability at least 2 weeks before the course commences, or for late enrolments, you must advise the Training Coordinator on enrolment. Students then have 3 weeks to lodge a fully completed application with all supporting documentation.  Supporting and current evidence must be submitted with your application. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the evidence to support their claim for RPL. As RPL must be considered and assessed through one-on-one interaction between the applicant and assessor, the course fee remains the same (unless otherwise determined by a funding contract).

 

Applications received after this time will not be considered. Please be aware, if any of the training for units of competency for which you are applying for RPL are delivered while your application is still being considered, it is strongly recommended that you attend the related classes as we cannot guarantee that your application for RPL will be successful. As a guide the process will take between 2 and 4 weeks once your application has been submitted.

 

Steps in the RPL Assessment Process

If you decide you would like to investigate the possibility of RPL further:

 

Step 1 – Request a formal RPL Application Pack from NBMC

The pack will include an application form and details of the units of competency and competency skills required within the relevant qualification. The application must be fully completed with as much supporting documentation as possible before being returned to NBMC. Ensure that all the evidence that you provide is relevant to the units of competency for which you are applying for RPL. The more comprehensive the evidence is, the easier and faster the assessment process will be. You have 3 weeks on receiving the application to complete and return it to NBMC.

 

Step 2 – Conversation with Assessor

If required, the assessor will conduct a competency conversation with you. You will be required to answer questions related to the industry area to identify your current skills.

 

Step 3 – Practical demonstration of your skills

If required, the assessor will conduct a practical skills test at your workplace (if appropriate) or at another suitable venue. This, again, is an opportunity to demonstrate your level of competence. This assessment will be focussed on skills that are required in the qualification. Your assessor will identify the skills that he/she will want you to demonstrate.

 

Further steps

After the assessment, your assessor will give you information about the skills that have been recognised and whether you have gained any of units of competency applied for through RPL.

 

Credit Transfer

Northern Beaches & Mosman College recognises Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO) where the Training Package guidelines allow it.

 

If you have a current qualification from another RTO that you wish to seek credit for (towards a course offered by NBMC) you can apply to the College for recognition of this achievement, including Credit Transfer where appropriate.  You will be required to give permission to NBMC to verify the authenticity of the qualifications provided by contacting the issuing Registered Training Organisation or by checking your Unique Student Identifier records.

 

You must make this application within one week of the commencement of the course.

 

Credit Transfer may only be awarded for whole units of competence that meet the packaging rules of the Qualification they are enrolled in. Where a mapping guide identified a partial credit, this will not be considered for credit transfer, and the applicant will be advised to seek RPL.

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information. Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.

The Diploma of Counselling provides a pathway to a range of Bachelor Degrees including Community Services or Social Science

All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant. For information about individual trainers, please click on the trainer name in the class details below for the trainer’s bio

  • Work placement requirements will be determined by the elective subjects chosen (arranged by the student with assistance from NBMC). The days and hours of placement will need to be negotiated between the student and host organisation.
  • Work placement provides you with the opportunity to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a simulated environment.

Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that may include real life work experience, when you choose to study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College. (NBMC)

With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

  • an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder or a partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder, and
  • aged 15 years or older, and
  • live or work in New South Wales, and
  • no longer be at school or equivalent (excluding registered home schooled)

If you meet the above criteria, along with the Course Entry Requirements, you can apply to study this course at a subsidised price (includes course resources). Subsidised places are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The fee amount you pay and the government contribution depends upon your eligibility. The courses are subsidised for all eligible participants but no concession rate is available under Smart & Skilled for Diploma level qualifications. Fee free scholarships may be available for the following:

  • An Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
  • A person with a disability (criteria applies)
  • A person who is the dependant of a person on a Disability Support pension

Terms and conditions of enrolment (including withdrawals, refunds and deferrals) under Smart and Skilled at NBMC are contained in the Smart and Skilled Student Information booklet and NBMC Student Handbook both of which are available at Smart and Skilled.  Important information regarding all aspects of your enrolment at NBMC can also be found here.

For further information please contact the College on 9970 1000.

TitleFee
Concession N/A
If no prior post school qualification $4420
If a post school qualification has previously been completed $4970
Not eligible for Smart & Skilled $10000

Payment options for this course are as follows:

  • In full if the course cost is less than $1500
  • By three or four instalments (depending upon course cost) spread through the course – no instalment is greater than $1500. First instalment payable on enrolment.
  • An interest-free payment plan paying $500* on enrolment, followed by fortnightly direct debit payments (an initial admin charge of $20 will be added for direct debit set up)
  • By Cash, Cheque, Visa or MasterCard

*Enrolment instalment is payable on acceptance into the course.

Note: If not eligible for Smart and Skilled, payment will be by instalments of no more than $1500.  Please contact the College for payment options.

 

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