Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Counselling
CHC51708
D321
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake generic counselling work involving skills and knowledge in counselling and high level communication in a range of commonly used modalities, referral and working within a case management framework.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Counsellor
Problem gambling worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo gain entry into this qualification, it is recommended that candidates have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- the self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
- the exercise of independent judgement and decision making
- the application of relevant technical and other skills
PACKAGING RULES
17 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- 14 core units
- 3 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed
2. Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2386 | CHCDFV505C | Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2583 | CHCINF505C | Meet statutory and organisation information requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| D2379 | CHCDFV301A | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J041 | CHC51712 | Diploma of Counselling | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 17/3/2010 by Curriculum Develoment & Research, Dept of Training and Workforce Development.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC51708 Diploma of Counselling it is recommended that candidates have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
The application of relevant technical and other skills.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
