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Diploma of Counselling CHC51015

Study Method
Online
Provider
Aurora Training Institute
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

Are you a compassionate, optimistic and supportive person? Would you like to make a difference to the lives of others?

This qualification reflects the role of a counsellor who works with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities.

Gain communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and learn how to assist clients whilst working in defined and supported counselling roles. This qualification is best suited to individuals looking to work in established agencies rather than independent practices.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Community Services Worker
  • Counsellor
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What You'll Learn

  • Learn to recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • Learn to establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • Learn to apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • Learn to facilitate the counselling relationship process
  • Learn to research and apply personality and development theories
  • Learn to apply learning theories in counselling
  • Learn to select and use counselling therapies
  • Learn to support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  • Learn to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • Learn to work with diverse people
  • Learn to promote aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • Learn to work legally and ethically
  • Learn to reflect on and improve own professional practice Learn to provide individualised support
  • Learn to provide loss and grief support
  • Learn to work with people with mental health issues
  • Learn to manage personal stressors in the work environment

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • 12 months, full-time

Delivery

Content is delivered online with trainer support sessions available at our delivery locations:

  • Gold Coast
  • Toowoomba
  • Townsville

 

Testimonials

  • "My experience at Aurora so far has been an excellent learning journey! I’ve always wanted to work in this type of industry as it helps contribute to my future ambitions."
    Helen Jukudu
  • "I chose Aurora after speaking on the phone with Ian, his passion and enthusiasm were infectious. Aurora provided on-campus training, which was a big tick for me, and then I met my Trainer Kevin Dickinson and that verified I’d made the right decision."
    Ashley Young

Payment Options

Flexible payment options are available.

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About Aurora Training Institute

Aurora Training Institute is a leading Australian nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of vocational education and training. We offer an extensive range of courses that are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), from Certificate through to Diploma level courses.

We also deliver a range of short courses for industry entry and professional development. We offer classroom, workplace and even online learning platforms so if there is a life you want, we can help make it happen!

Aurora Training Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #32237).