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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET
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The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course that will build a foundation of key counselling skills. Applying both theoretical and applied principles, you will learn to communicate effectively an...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
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Torrens University Australia - Online
Start Date
Sep 2026
Feb 2027
Jun 2027
Sep 2027
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course that will build a foundation of key counselling skills. Applying both theoretical and applied principles, you will learn to communicate effectively and work efficiently within a case management framework.

This course helps you take the first step towards a career in counselling, with the essential skills and knowledge you need to work as a counsellor in a wide variety of settings. Learn to implement basic counselling skills, apply learning theories, select and use counselling theories, and perform interventions. You will understand how to manage loss and grief, support people with mental health conditions, and implement vital counselling skills including self-reflection and growth.

Area of study:

Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

Work with diverse people

Apply learning theories in counselling

Select and use counselling therapies

Facilitate the counselling relationship

Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills

Learning Outcomes:

1.Explore a range of theoretical perspectives in counselling and discover the drivers for human behaviour throughout the lifespan.

2.Learn how to evaluate different presenting issues to determine your best approach.

3.Study the core principles of case management and grief counselling.

4.Understand common mental health conditions, individual behaviours and thought patterns.

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Fee notes

FEE-HELP available for eligible students.

Prerequisites

Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent

Additional entry requirements

Completed Year 12 or equivalent. Other admission pathways are available to applicants.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Career opportunities

This CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will help further your study in counselling at a bachelor level and/ or prepare you with the skills to enter a career in a support role to assist clients with their well-being in a range of settings.

Career paths:

Case Worker

Intake Counsellor

Family and Marriage Counsellor

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