Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:15 AM AWST

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Diploma of Counselling

Diploma of Counselling

Qualification
National Code:
CHC51015
State Code:
AZA0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
900
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 23/12/2025 Current Approved
1.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
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.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- thirteen (13) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- up to four (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.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWB37 CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling 50 Unit of competency
AWB41 CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills 55 Unit of competency
AVC23 CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
AWB39 CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship 60 Unit of competency
AWB40 CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 90 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AWB38 CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories 45 Unit of competency
AWB36 CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies 55 Unit of competency
AWB35 CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes 80 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA83 CHCGMB001 Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues 55 Unit of competency
AWA78 CHCGRP004 Deliver structured programs 35 Unit of competency
OEK12 CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AWA81 CHCGRP003 Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups 40 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
AWA82 CHCGMB002 Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues 65 Unit of competency
OEH40 CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support 110 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
OEH39 CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AWA99 CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships 55 Unit of competency
OEL09 CHCSET004 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 50 Unit of competency
OEK73 CHCPRT028 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families 60 Unit of competency
AWB00 CHCFAM002 Work with a child-focused approach 60 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J041 CHC51712 Diploma of Counselling Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information