Diploma of Counselling Skills
Diploma of Counselling Skills
The Diploma of Counselling Skills (DipCounSk) 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Counselling Skills (DipCounSk) 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 has been accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Diploma of Counselling Skills.
EXPLORE WITH AN APPLIED FOCUS:
- Reflective Learning and Practice
- Psychology of Health and Wellness
- Counselling Skills
- Personal and Professional Management
- Development Psychology
- Social, Legal and Ethical Frameworks
PATHWAYS FOR FUTURE STUDY
Graduates of the Diploma of Counselling Skills can utilise these skills to enhance their current occupation. Completion of the course can also be a pathway to further learning, such as credit towards the Bachelor of Counselling. Please discuss credit for recognition of prior learning with an ACAP team member prior to enrolment.
REQUIREMENTS
Meet one of the following requirements:
- Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required); and
- Be 18 years or above at the date of commencement; or
- Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
- Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
- Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)
Minimum English Language Requirements
International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) is an education provider, with four campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne, that has been teaching applied psychology over the last 30 years. ACAP covers a broad range of courses including counselling, psychology, case management, coaching, social science, social work and youth work. Its higher education counselling degrees are accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and its Psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). ACAP’s Social Work courses have been provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). With its team of experienced academics and industry professionals, it offers a practical learning environment with the latest in work practices and industry developments.
