CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Entry Requirements

Students must be over 18 years of age.

Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or higher qualification prior to commencing this course.

Have sound language, literacy and numeracy skills in order to undertake this course (Contact IIBIT for a LLN test).

English language requirements for international students:

Students must also meet IIBIT’s standards for English Proficiency. In order to demonstrate possession of adequate English language proficiency, students must provide valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score: 5.5

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based test) test score band: 46

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test score band: 42

CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test score band: 47

OET (Occupational English Test) test score band: Pass

TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test) test score band: 527

Overseas students who are unable to meet any of the above English language proficiency requirements may undertake further study on a NEAS-approved course of English for Academic Purposes designed to raise students' English proficiency to an equivalent level to IELTS 5.5. Production of proof of successful completion of such a course will be accepted by IIBIT as meeting the English language proficiency admission requirement. For students who do not have an IELTS Test score or equivalent test score, they can take an English Placement Test to assess whether their English level can meet the requirements of entry into the Diploma course.

Course Details

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.

Teaching And Assessment Methods

Teaching methods focus on classroom based face-to-face training, which includes lectures and practical tutorials. Classes are small in size and lecturers focus on individual student needs during the learning process. The emphasis in assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the unit of competency and trainer/assessor judgement. Importance is placed on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and proper work attitudes. The following assessment methods are used: Written and oral quizzes; Simulated workplace activities/scenarios/role plays; Projects/assignments/presentations; Classroom activities.

Classroom activities

Learning and assessment generally take place in an integrated classroom and simulated workplace environment. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.

Pathways From The Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to undertake further study in Bachelors in Counselling.

Employment Pathways

Upon successful completion of this qualification student will be eligible to gain employment within the Community Services sector with a focus on counselling including Counsellor and case Manager. Employment opportunities may include: Mental health support worker; Youth worker; Pastoral care worker; Counsellor; Careers Counsellor; Workplace counselling; Mental health worker; Welfare coordinator