Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills
Torrens University Australia
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About
The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills develops your theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to secure employment opportunities in the community sector. You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour at different stages, behavioural problems and strategies for positive behaviour management, impact of society and culture, and also critically review a range of theories in counselling, relate counselling theory to issues in counselling, develop an ethical approach to counselling and develop skills to assess, and manage and refer clients accordingly.
The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role which leverages interpersonal and human-connection skills. Upon graduation, you have the opportunity to begin working in the industry or continue your studies in the Bachelor of Counselling.
With successful completion of this diploma, you can receive credits for the subjects you complete and gain entry into the second year of a Bachelor degree.
Learning outcomes:
- 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.
Note: This course is only offered as an Online study.
Areas of study
Applied counselling, counselling & communication skills, management & ethical principles, mental health in the community, professional practice, social & emotional wellbeing.
Career opportunities
Mental health support services, domestic violence support services, addiction support services, family services, child protection.
Practical experience
After completing this diploma at Torrens, you have the option to upgrade your qualification to a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) at Jansen Newman Institute. Students are eligible for membership with the ACA. You can join as a student member, and on completion of the course you can become a provisional member; after 12 months as a provisional member you can become a full level-1 member. It also means you can go onto The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (RCAP). All level-1 members automatically are registered against RCAP.
Work placement hours: 120 hours
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Admission criteria
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with recent secondary education
ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
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Student profile
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Further information
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Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
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Admission criteria
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Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane campuses
Many of the courses below are also offered at other campuses throughout Australia. Visit the Torrens University website for details on how to apply.
Industry Placement Program
All students enrolled in an associate degree or above undertake an 800-hour paid industry placement program which involves working in a hospitality, tourism, restaurant or event organisation in Australia or overseas.
Students graduate with hands-on experience and valuable industry connections. Many also graduate with an offer to continue working within the company in which they completed their placement. William Blue has strong partnerships with some of the industry’s leading hotels, restaurants, and event and tourism agencies.
Throughout the year students will gain valuable work experience at events such as Fashion Week, Vivid, Le Montage and Taste of Sydney Festival.