CHC51015 - Diploma of Counselling
Supersedes CHC51712 - Diploma of Counselling
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Total number of units = 17
• 13 core units • 4 elective units, consisting of: ◦ up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCSL001
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL004
Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005
Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL006
Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSL007
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM005
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment older people
CHCCCS003
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS014
Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018
Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV003
Promote and manage diversity
CHCFAM002
Work with a child-focused approach
CHCFAM003
Support people to improve relationships
CHCGMB001
Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002
Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGRP002
Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP003
Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
CHCGRP004
Deliver structured programs
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRT001
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT004
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCSET001
Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002
Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCYTH001
Engage respectfully with young people