This course is delivered through a blended delivery model for domestic students.

Students complete theory components through online learning activities, digital learning resources and self-paced study.

Face-to-face classes or practical counselling sessions may be scheduled during the course, depending on the unit, assessment requirements and current timetable. These sessions may include:

• role-plays
• counselling simulations
• group discussions
• counselling interview practice
• case scenarios
• observed counselling skills practice
• practical demonstrations

Face-to-face sessions support students to develop and demonstrate practical skills that reflect real counselling, client support, case management and community services situations.

Students should contact INT College to discuss current class arrangements, study expectations and support options before enrolling.

Domestic students have up to 78 weeks to complete this course.

Students who have previously completed relevant study or have existing skills and experience may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning. This may reduce the amount of training or assessment required, depending on the evidence provided and INT College’s assessment process.

During this course, students develop the skills and knowledge required to support clients using established counselling approaches and professional communication skills.

Students will learn how to:

• establish and confirm the counselling relationship
• apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
• facilitate the counselling relationship and process
• research and apply personality and development theories
• apply learning theories in counselling
• select and use counselling therapies
• support counselling clients in decision-making processes
• recognise and respond to crisis situations
• develop, facilitate and review case management processes
• work effectively with diverse people
• promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• work legally and ethically
• reflect on and improve professional practice
• provide brief interventions
• provide loss and grief support
• work with people with mental health issues
• engage respectfully with young people

Domestic students applying for this course should:

• be 18 years of age or older
• have completed Year 12 or an equivalent secondary school qualification, or be able to demonstrate suitable language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills for the course
• complete INT College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment before enrolment
• meet any additional enrolment requirements

In accordance with regulatory requirements, domestic students may be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment prior to enrolment. This helps INT College identify any learning support needs and provide appropriate support during the course.

Prior counselling, community services or mental health experience is not required unless specified in the course entry requirements. However, students should be prepared to complete Diploma-level learning and assessment tasks that involve counselling communication, role-plays, case scenarios, reflective practice and professional boundaries.

Graduates of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling may seek employment opportunities in counselling, community services, family support, youth support, mental health support, welfare support and related client support settings.

Possible job outcomes may include:

• Counsellor
• Case Worker
• Intake Worker
• Community Services Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Youth Support Worker
• Welfare Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Client Support Worker
• Support Facilitator

Employment outcomes depend on individual circumstances, employer requirements, workplace availability, and any additional checks, clearances, professional membership requirements or experience required by the employer.

Completion of this qualification does not guarantee employment, professional registration, professional association membership or independent counselling practice.

After completing CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, students may choose to continue their studies in a higher-level counselling, community services, mental health, social work, psychology, human services or care-related qualification.

Possible further study pathways may include:

• higher-level counselling studies
• community services qualifications
• mental health qualifications
• social work-related studies, subject to admission requirements
• psychology or human services-related studies, subject to admission requirements
• other health, wellbeing or care-related qualifications

Entry into further study is subject to the admission requirements of the receiving training provider and qualification.

To be awarded the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, students must successfully complete 17 units of competency, consisting of 13 core units and 4 elective units.

Core Units

Elective Units

Assessment is completed through a range of tasks designed to reflect realistic counselling, client support and community services situations.

Assessment methods may include:

• knowledge questions
• case studies
• role plays
• counselling simulations
• counselling interview practice
• observed counselling skills practice
• practical demonstrations
• workplace scenarios
• reflective tasks
• case management activities

Practical assessments may be conducted in simulated training environments, where students are required to demonstrate skills that reflect real counselling, case management, client support and community services situations.

Students must achieve a satisfactory result in all required assessment tasks and demonstrate competency in all required units before the qualification can be issued.

INT College recognises prior learning and previous study through Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer processes.

Students who have existing skills, knowledge, work experience or previously completed equivalent units may apply for assessment through RPL or Credit Transfer.

Students are not required to repeat any unit in which they have already been assessed as competent, unless a regulatory requirement requires this. If a student provides suitable evidence that they have successfully completed an equivalent unit at another Registered Training Organisation, they may be granted Credit Transfer for that unit.

Where a previously completed unit is not identical, INT College may undertake an equivalency review to determine whether the previous study aligns with the relevant unit offered by INT College before Credit Transfer is granted.

Credit Transfer is different from Recognition of Prior Learning. Credit Transfer recognises equivalent formal study that has already been successfully completed. RPL is an assessment-only pathway used to determine whether a student already has the skills and knowledge required for a unit of competency.

Applications are assessed in accordance with INT College policies and evidence requirements. Students can contact INT College administration staff for more information about the RPL and Credit Transfer process.

INT College provides access to student support services to assist students during their studies.

Support may include:

• academic support
• language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills support
• student wellbeing support
• referral to external support services, where required
• assistance with understanding course progress and assessment requirements
• support with online and self-paced study
• support with practical counselling skills development during face-to-face classes or practical sessions
• support to develop higher-level study skills required at Diploma level
• support with counselling communication, professional boundaries, reflective practice and assessment preparation

Students who require additional support are encouraged to speak with INT College as early as possible so that appropriate assistance can be arranged.

If you are interested in studying with us, please contact INT College to discuss your study options and the course that best suits your goals. Course fees may vary depending on your individual circumstances, including your visa status, whether you are a permanent resident or citizen, and whether you are eligible for any Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning.

Students may choose to pay their course fees upfront or request an approved payment plan. Any payment plan must be approved by INT College and followed according to the agreed payment schedule.

INT College accepts the following payment methods:

• bank transfer
• credit or debit card
• cash payment at the INT College campus

A card surcharge may apply to payments made by card.

Before enrolling, students should read the current fee information, refund policy, enrolment terms and the relevant student handbook or student information provided by INT College.

For current fee details, contact INT College:

Phone: 1800 046 846
Email: info@int.edu.au

Before enrolling in this course, students should carefully read all course information, including:

• entry requirements
• course duration
• study mode and attendance expectations
• online and self-paced study requirements
• any face-to-face class or practical session requirements
• assessment requirements
• fees and charges
• refund conditions
• student support services
• Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer information
• relevant student handbook or student information provided by INT College

Students are encouraged to contact INT College before applying if they have questions about course suitability, class arrangements, support needs, fees or study expectations.

INT Nurse Training Pty Ltd trading as INT College
RTO Code: 45232
ABN: 44 614 478 572

St Marys Campus

5/40 Phillip Street
St Marys NSW 2760

Phone: 1800 046 846
Email: info@int.edu.au