Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification will equally prepare you for a fresh start in a rewarding profession as well as if you are seeking to extend your skills in counselling skills for your existing role. At this level, you will be working in a defined and supported counselling role rather than in an independent practice and have an interest in working with clients on personal and psychological issues.

Delivery mode

Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 17–23 Sackville Street, Collingwood

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Must be prepared to complete a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-training Requirements (PTR) as part of the enrolment process.

Are over 18 years old at the time of enrolment.

Are either

  • working or volunteering in roles providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or
  • working or volunteering for an Aboriginal Organisation or
  • a carer for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or
  • employed or have the capacity to volunteer at an organisation relevant to this course to complete their work placement hours/workplace-based assessments.

Have wide-ranging skills and knowledge about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of living.

Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to access and search the internet, use software (such as Microsoft Word) to create documents, upload and download documents.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $18,730 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 15 Months
Estimated fee* $18,730 $0

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...

Avg yearly income $96,200
Entry barriers Low

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Family Counsellor

Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Youth Counsellor

Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Marriage Counsellor

Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Relationship Counsellor

Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Support Worker

A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...

Avg yearly income $76,596
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....

Avg yearly income $98,332
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Counsellor

Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Grief Counsellor

Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

About Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

The Education and Training Unit (ETU) at VACCHO operates as a dynamic and responsive provider of vocational education and training to the Aboriginal community health sector.

VACCHO’s training programs address the required skills and knowledge demanded by industry.

Whether you are looking at starting a new career, furthering your skills in your current employment or need to upgrade your team’s knowledge, the ETU can assist you.