This course provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake generic counselling work and high-level communication in a range of commonly used modalities, referral and working within a case management framework in both community services and other settings. At this level, you would be working in a defined and supported counselling role rather than in an independent practice.
Completion of this qualification can lead to several career opportunities such as:
This course will be delivered over 24 months. The course includes a mix of delivery methods, such as face-to-face class time and online classes.
As part of this course you will be required to complete clinical or work placement activities. This must be undertaken within a relevant organisation that provides these services. Details of the hours for clinical or work placement activities can be obtained by contacting VACCHO Student Administration training@vaccho.org.au in the first instance.
Prior to enrolment, all applicants are required to attend an interview. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of course commencement. Admission requirements are completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment.
All students need to be able to obtain a satisfactory Police Check and a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking work placement.
Students are required to complete work placement to successfully complete the requirements of the course.
This qualification provides opportunities for further training to move into specialist counselling, Alcohol and Other Drugs or Mental Health streams at higher AQF levels such as Advanced Diploma or degree.
Total number of units = 22
16 core units:
4 elective units: