Diploma of Counselling Skills

Australian College of Applied Professions

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 01328A

This higher education diploma qualification provides the skills and knowledge in counselling and high level communication required to undertake work within the community services industry.

Structure

8 units

Subjects

Reflective Learning and Practice
Psychology of Health and Wellness
Counselling Skills
Person and Professional Development
Developmental Psychology
Counselling Theories
plus more

Standard entry requirements

Completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
Or Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
Or Completion of the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) at exit level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy
Or be 21 years or above

Study pathways

On successful completion of this course, students are eligible for direct entry into the following ACAP courses: Bachelor of Applied Social Science, Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching)

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake
Adelaide	International: $17,920	Yes
Brisbane	International: $17,232	Yes
Melbourne	International: $17,920	Yes
Sydney	International: $17,920	Yes