Course overview
The Diploma of Counselling Skills provides an introduction to the field of counselling and provides graduates with a strong skills foundation and theory base from which to provide community service and counselling support within the community services and health industries.
The course introduces students to counselling theories as well as an understanding of mental health and wellness, ethical and legal practice, and personal and professional development.
This course is also available on-campus in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Byron Bay or Perth.
Course record
Other Information
Professional recognition
This course has been accredited by ACAP under its self- accrediting authority. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.
Practical experience
For students studying online, on-campus workshops are a requirement throughout the course.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACAP current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Community worker, family support worker, disability support worker.
Majors
Areas of study
Counselling skills, development psychology, personal and professional management, psychology of health and wellness, reflective learning and practice, social, legal and ethical frameworks.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Qualification: One of the following: completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent) completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent) admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent) and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required). ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria. We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria . Applicants with higher education study Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria. Applicants with work and life experience Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required). Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- SydneyNSW