CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

There are 8 subjects in the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling:

We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them into subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful.

The Diploma of Counselling course is delivered across multiple subjects consisting of a total of 17 accredited units clustered into 8 subjects. Students must complete all subjects satisfactorily in order to be deemed competent in these units.

The units are:

There are two course options.

Blended: Your course is delivered through a blended model of online and on campus learning and assessment.Your online learning uses our state of the art, custom-built Evolve College Hub. A superb online learning environment, the EvolveHub is interactive and supportive, helping making learning fun and simple.The combination of online learning plus on campus gives you great flexibility plus solid face to face training in preparation for you to enter the industry as a qualified worker. Learning online enables you to study at your own pace, and you are not governed by a fixed timetable for your practical training. Your learning and assessment on campus is closely guided step by step by our experienced Trainers/Assessors, who are there to support you in your learning and assessment all the way through.

Correspondence: Your course is delivered online (distance education). Your online learning uses our state of the art, custom-built Evolve College Hub. A superb online learning environment, the EvolveHub is interactive and supportive, helping making learning fun and simple. Trainers and Assessors are made available for questions and interactions, offering you as much support as you need to confidently complete your studies.

All your theory learning materials will be available online via our state of the art online EvolveHub environment. Your learning materials are included in your course fee.

Your study of the theoretical aspects of this course is undertaken in the EvolveHub. You will be provided with login access to this online learning environment, where your learning materials and assessments will be released in the most supportive order and manner for your course. 

Your study will also incorporate on campus learning and assessment, with our highly experienced Trainers/Assessors. 

On completion of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling  qualification you will be qualified to work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. Upon graduation from this qualification, you will be able to work using communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients.

You will be qualified to work in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. Your occupational title will be Counsellor.

Upon completion, possible further training includes the CHC51115 Diploma of Financial Counselling which you would be eligible to enter with advanced standing. 

Download our Qualifications Fact Sheet for the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, for all the key facts you need to know about your qualification and study.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is required that students:

• Are 18 years or older
• Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
• Have basic computer skills
• Have access to a computer for completion of the online study component of the course

Credit (or recognition) for subjects/units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences. Read more about our Recognition of Prior Learning program and National Recognition (Credit Transfer).

You will study your online learning at home at your own pace, supported by the Evolve College team. You are also required to attend on campus, at which you will learn and demonstrate skills associated with this qualification.

You are required to keep pace with your course. Assessments are required to be submitted at least every 2 weeks. See the Student Handbook for more details on the requirements for progress in your course. There are ramifications if you do not progress - including dismissal at the College's discretion.

If you need support at any time, please contact us on 1300 880 885. We are here to do all we can to support you.

To complete the units in this qualification you will need a computer, broadband connection to the Internet and an active email account.

Computer requirements 

To use all the features of the learning resources you will also need the following:

• Adobe Flash Player - current version, to play activities
• Adobe Reader to open and read .pdf documents
• The ability to upload and download data and files including video files
• The ability to print and upload completed documents (e.g. consent forms)

On campus attendance

Students are required to attend on campus in accordance with their timetable. You are required to bring to class a pen and notepad or electronic device for taking notes.

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is the latest Diploma qualification in the Australian counselling industry. It was released in 2015 after extensive streamlining of the qualification by the counselling industry. The qualification was developed by industry to meet current industry standards and has been endorsed by the government.

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is nationally recognised training.

You are welcome to contact our Evolve College Customer Service by phone on 1300 880 885 (during business hours) or by email at evolve@evolvecollege.com.

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