Course overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling is a 6-month full time higher education qualification ideal for candidates considering pursuing a helping profession and wanting to see if counselling is the right area of study for them.
This entry level qualification will enable you to develop knowledge and a clear understanding of the nature of counselling and the characteristics of the counsellor as a therapeutic professional. In the course you will explore values in counselling, ethical issues in counselling and processes that guide culturally responsible practices.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a higher education certificate and credits towards the Diploma and/or Bachelor of Counselling or the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling.
This course is comprised of 4 core units, which are compulsory subjects required to complete your qualification.
This is one of four new Undergraduate Certificate courses at ACAP. Fee help is available.
This entry level qualification will enable you to develop knowledge and a clear understanding of the nature of counselling and the characteristics of the counsellor as a therapeutic professional. In the course you will explore values in counselling, ethical issues in counselling and processes that guide culturally responsible practices.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a higher education certificate and credits towards the Diploma and/or Bachelor of Counselling or the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling.
This course is comprised of 4 core units, which are compulsory subjects required to complete your qualification.
This is one of four new Undergraduate Certificate courses at ACAP. Fee help is available.
Course record
Majors
Mental Health and Wellness, Professional Reflection, Professions in Society, Sustainability in the Helping Professions.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- and meet one of the following requirements Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (VCE/VCAL or equivalent)
- or Completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- or Have been admitted to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to the Australian College of Applied Professions website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection All applicants must participate in a screening interview (online or by phone)
- or Have been admitted to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to the Australian College of Applied Professions website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC