Diploma of Counselling

Open Colleges
4.5
10 reviews
  • They were very generous with the time it took me to complete my course during many difficulties during my course. I could not recommend them highly enough.
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  • Over the past 3 or 4 years, I have studied 2 courses through Open Colleges - and I intend on continuing my studies in the future. Throughout my enrolment, I have been provided with great support from the staff, I cannot thank them enough.
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  • The content was easy to follow and understand and the training assessors are always contactable via email.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will teach you a range of therapy techniques that you can use to get the best result for your clients. It will also give you the skills necessary to communicate effectively, work within a case management framework, and to refer clients to other services when necessary. Upon completion of the counselling course, you will be job-ready and fully qualified for a career as a professional Counsellor.Under the guidance of industry experts, you will learn:The theory of core counselling methodologies used to assist clients and how to select and apply these on an individual basis.The art of establishing and maintaining counselling relationships.How to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.The knowledge and skills to work within a case management framework.Studying Open Colleges’ CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling provides you with a great mix of theory and practice, ensures you get the most up-to-date training for in-demand treatment areas, and makes certain you are able to deal effectively with paperwork and case management.Delivered by Open Colleges in partnership with industry leader Integrated Care & Management Training (ICMT), this course is perfect for caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives.This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.Articulation pathway with Charles Sturt University:Open Colleges has formalised articulation with Charles Sturt University. After graduation from this course you may wish to undertake the:Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) and receive 18 months of credit transfer into a 3 year degree; ORBachelor of Social Work and receive 12 months of credit transfer into a 4 year degree .Hoping to go to uni?If you plan to enrol in a social science or social work degree with Charles Sturt University when you complete this course, you’d be...

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About this course

Complete your work placement in Fiji!Open Colleges have partnered with Action for Children and the Aged (ACATA) Trust Fiji to offer students of the Diploma of Community Services the opportunity to complete their required work placement hours over the course 2 weeks in Fiji.You’ll volunteer in communities promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity through basic counselling and providing outreach counselling on smaller Fijian islands.Find out more here. Case Management Society of Australia and New Zealand (CMSA)Open Colleges is proud to announce its affiliation with the Case Management Society of Australia and New Zealand (CMSA).CMSA is the national registration and regulatory body for Certified Case Managers, and is also the peak body for professionals employed in case management roles within Australia and New Zealand. As a result of this affiliation, students now have unlimited access to CMSA’s Tertiary E-Resource Library, which includes:National Standards of Practice for Case Management, 3rd Edition 2013National Code of Ethics for Case Management, 2nd Edition 2013National Self-Assessment for Case Management Practice Handbook, 1st Edition 2015National Skill Set for Effective Case Management in Australia and New Zealand: Skills WorkbookThis means that you will not only be able to gain a thorough insight into the core skill of case management in the health and community services industry, but also have fantastic learning resources to turn to when doing course assessments!Hoping to go to uni?If you plan to enrol in a social science or social work degree with Charles Sturt University when you complete this course, you’d be entitled to apply for the Open Colleges $2,000 scholarship to spend however you like. You could use it to assist with your tuition fees, to buy textbooks or to stock up on supplies for your new course . The scholarship is sponsored by Open Colleges and is awarded exclusively...

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • They were very generous with the time it took me to complete my course during many difficulties during my course. I could not recommend them highly enough.
    ← | →
  • Over the past 3 or 4 years, I have studied 2 courses through Open Colleges - and I intend on continuing my studies in the future. Throughout my enrolment, I have been provided with great support from the staff, I cannot thank them enough.
    ← | →
  • The content was easy to follow and understand and the training assessors are always contactable via email.
    ← | →
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Helen

4.5
26/10/2017
What I would highlight: They were very generous with the time it took me to complete my course during many difficulties during my course. I could not recommend them highly enough.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jade

4.5
22/10/2017
What I would highlight: Over the past 3 or 4 years, I have studied 2 courses through Open Colleges - and I intend on continuing my studies in the future. Throughout my enrolment, I have been provided with great support from the staff, I cannot thank them enough.
What could be improved: All OK
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Linda

4.0
19/10/2017
What I would highlight: The content was easy to follow and understand and the training assessors are always contactable via email.
What could be improved: No complaints
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sarah

5.0
06/10/2017
What I would highlight: It was an excellent course, although I found a few of the assessments hard to understand with some mix up of spelling. Assessors were brilliant!
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

John Duthie

4.5
14/07/2017
What I would highlight: This was helpful to me because I'm disabled. The material was excellent, and up to date. The tutor answered question promptly. I received much education by just reading the comments by the trainer. Superb!
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • Social Science
  • Articulation
  • Industry
  • University
  • Care Management
  • Credit
  • Social Work

Course programme

Provide intake counselling legally and ethically
  • Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • Work legally and ethically
Working with diversity
  • Work with diverse people
  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Build the relationship with the client
  • Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
Research and apply counselling theories
  • Research and apply personality and development theories
  • Apply learning theories in counselling
Use counselling therapies to support people experiencing loss and grief
  • Select and use counselling therapies
  • Provide loss and grief support
Manage case plans for the delivery of problem gambling services
  • Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
Support victims of domestic violence
  • Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Support people with mental health issues
  • Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  • Work with people with mental health issues
Reflect on and improve own practices
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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