National Training Solutions
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling course is a nationally recognised qualification which will prepare you to work as a Counsellor in a community service organisation. You will develop micro counselling and interview skills and be competent to apply various case management and counselling therapies to meet a range of client needs. Some students who have enrolled in this counselling course now work as Case Workers and Counsellors in community service centres. Other students have used this course as a stepping stone to gain entry into university.
Delivery mode
National Training Solutions offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills evaluation to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study (if you have evidence of prior study this evaluation may be waived) and a Pre-Enrolment interview (online) prior to enrolment to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to the Diploma level of study, which will be arranged upon receipt of your complete application.
In addition, you will need to participate in a weekly online workshop facilitated by your trainer. These workshops are designed to provide an opportunity for you to ask questions, receive topical training, and connect with fellow students in the counselling program. Once you submit your application, our training team will provide additional details about workshop times and intake dates.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Student Counsellor
Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Marriage Counsellor
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
Crisis Counsellor
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Grief Counsellor
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About National Training Solutions
National Training Solutions delivers quality training to learners throughout Australia every year based on our philosophy that studying should meet the personal needs and current commitments of the learner. National Training Solutions makes it easy to fit learning around your everyday commitments.
Many of our enrolled students have not studied for many years and have been apprehensive about studying. Our approach is to partner with you to ensure that your learning needs are identified and supported and your training goals are met. National Training Solutions has delivered training to existing workers and job seekers since 2001. Our training is practical, flexible and achievable.
We look forward to assisting you through this journey of learning as you explore new opportunities in this exciting season of your life.
