Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
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.
- 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
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.
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.
