Diploma of Counselling (CHC51708)
Description: The Diploma of Counselling is designed for those working or wishing to work in assisting roles where a high level autonomy is required and counselling related activity is an integral part of their role. For example - intake worker, support worker, or in telephone counselling or a residential care worker in a counselling organisation or community service provider.
National Recognised Qualification
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: Certificate IV in Community Services Work or relevant experience in the helping professions.
Application process includes short essay and interview
Subjects:
- Theories of Counselling
- Counselling Theories in Practice
- Counselling Skills I
- Counselling Skills II
- Ethics and Administration
- Working Across Cultures and Diverse Backgrounds
- Recognising Mental Health and Development issues
- Case Management II
- Introduction to Family Therapy
- Domestic and Family Violence
- Suicide Assessment and Intervention
- Counselling Skills III
- Professional Development
- Fieldwork Placement
- Occupational Health and Safety
Electives (choose one):
- Effective Group Leadership
- Working with a Disability
- Mental Health Issues
- Problem Gambling Counselling
2010 Course Calendar for Diploma of Counselling
Please contact Kim Wilcox on 02 8830 0755 or kwilcox@ifp.nsw.edu.au for more information and to discuss your individual situation.