CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Total Units: 20 units

Nationally recognised Qualification

Duration: Self Paced (up to 24 months)

100% Online Study

What you will learn

During your course you will learn how to:

  • Develop relationships with a diverse range of children and adults with a variety of mental health illnesses
  • Advocate on behalf of children or adults impacted by drug and alcohol dependency
  • Understand the complex nature of mental illness and provide support including referring your clients to specialist services
  • Develop and implement care plans to support improvement in mental health illness
  • Implement a range of approaches to mental health care including person centred and recovery oriented approaches
  • Carry out a range of research and apply evidence based practice
  • Provide and implement intervention, health prevention and mental illness promotion programs

Fast Turnaround

ACOHR prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace. All assessments are marked with feedback provided within 10 working days! Learners always have units to work on so there is no waiting before moving on to the next unit!

Specialised Training

ACOHR provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

All ACOHR’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate II to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality, go to www.myskills.gov.au.

Prices from $1499

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients experiencing mental health disorders. They may provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.

Career Outcomes

  • Mental health worker
  • Case Manager
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

Nationally Recognized Training
Australian Qualifications Framework