CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Become A Qualified Counsellor
With Our IAC & ACA-Accredited Diploma.

1. Individuals wishing to change careers or enter into a new career OR
2. Existing workers who have over 5 years work experience in any field and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge into a new and/or existing industry sector OR
3. Existing workers who wish to have their current skills and knowledge recognised

• The 12 live topical sessions are delivered via zoom
• Self-paced - Typically up to 15 hours a week over 24 months. Note: Students will be required to complete activities in their own time and will be required to manage their own study.

• Year 12 or equivalent
• Minimum age of 21.
  Note: Applicants are accepted for 18+ subject to an entrance interview.
• 5 years of post-secondary school work experience in any field.
• If there is no Certificate IV (any) previously completed, you may have to complete an LLN Assessment.
• You complete the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. IAP must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.

We offer a range of payment methods, including upfront, interest-free options over 30-36 months on Humm or Zip Money. (Terms apply) 

• ACA - The Australian Counselling Association (Peak Body)
• IAC - The International Association of Counsellors (International Peak Body)
• ACCA - Australian Community Counselling Association
• CPCA - Certified Practising Counsellors Australia
• HCA - Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (Peak Body) - with our Certificate of Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnosis Specialisation
• ISPA - The International Strategic Psychotherapy Association
• IICT - International Institute of Complementary Therapists
• HHA - Holistic Health Associations International

Domestic Standard Tuition is $6,997. You can call us on 1300 915 497 for any current campaigns.

International Offshore Standard Tuition is $13,994.

Pre-Paid fees paid by students are protected under clause 7.3 of the Standards for RTOs 2015 through a Bank Guarantee held by IAP.

RPL is available. A non-refundable assessment fee of $500 for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is required at the time of submission of your completed RPL application. Please note that there are no reductions in fees or refunds for any units awarded through the RPL process.

• Phone and email student support access and support
• IAP Knowledge Base
• Weekly study support groups
• Monthly playdates (practice sessions)
• Student community networking engagement platform

• Observation/Practical skills
• Written responses
• Third party reports
• Case studies
• Simulated / Role Plays

• CHCCSL001 Establish and maintain 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