Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills

Torrens University Australia

Course

Online

£ 2,198.23 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,750

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills builds a foundation of key counselling and communication skills through a combination of theoretical and practical components. Upon completion, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career in the industry or enrol in the Bachelor of Counselling and receive credit from this counselling diploma.

This course offers the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in the community sector. You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour at different stages, behavioural problems and strategies for positive behaviour management, and the impact of society and culture. You'll learn how to critically review a range of theories in counselling and relate them to issues in practice, take an ethical approach to counselling and develop skills to assess, manage and refer clients accordingly.

About this course

Explore an array of theoretical perspectives on counselling and discover the drivers for human behaviour.
Learn how to evaluate different situations to determine your best approach.
Study the core principles of case management.
Understand common mental health conditions, behaviours and thought patterns.

This course will prepare you with the skills to enter a successful career in corporate health or aged care, or to further your study in health at bachelor’s level.

Career paths
Mental Health Support Services
Domestic Violence Support services
Addiction Support Services
Family Services
Child Protection

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Communication Training
  • Approach
  • Communication Skills
  • Skills Communication

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

8 Core subjects
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing | HWEL2006
  • Counselling & Communication Skills | CCS103
  • Mental Health in the Community (F2F & Online) | MHC108
  • Introduction to Social and Psycho-educational Theories (F2F & Online) | ISP102
  • Case Management and Ethical Principles (F2F & Online) | CMP105
  • Human Development Across the Lifespan (F2F & Online) | COU103A
  • Applied Counselling (F2F & Online) | COU104A
  • Professional Practice (F2F & Online) | PFP107

Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills

£ 2,198.23 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,750