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Select and use counselling therapies

Select and use counselling therapies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCSL006
State Code
AWB36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use different counselling therapies to meet client needs.This unit applies to individuals whose job role involves working with clients on personal and psychological issues, within established policies, procedures and guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select counselling therapies
  • 1.1 Analyse client needs, issues and desired changes to be addressed
  • 1.2 Incorporate analysis of client’s developmental status and response to change
  • 1.3 Identify and consider co-existing issues in selecting courses of action
  • 1.4 Interpret information about counselling therapies and determine their application, benefits and limitations in addressing client’s needs, issues and goals
  • 1.5 Identify and respond to own level of comfort and issues in relation to using identified counselling techniques
  • 1.6 Select most appropriate counselling therapies for application in identified situations
  • 1.7 Communicate details of therapies to be used with client using language the client understands and document in client records
2. Use counselling therapies
  • 2.1 Use techniques according to the principles and application of selected therapies to assist clients
  • 2.2 Combine techniques and processes from different therapies in an effective way
  • 2.3 Use counselling skills appropriately in the context of each counselling modality and technique
  • 2.4 Identify indicators of client issues requiring referral and report or refer according to organisation requirements
3. Evaluate use of counselling therapies
  • 3.1 Evaluate use of techniques and therapies in the context of individual clients
  • 3.2 Reflect on and review own role as counsellor and identify areas for future improvement
  • 3.3 Maintain and enhance knowledge of emerging trends in use of counselling therapies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2367 CHCCSL506A Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA0 CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Qualification
AYY6 CHC81215 Graduate Certificate In Statutory Child Protection Qualification