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Diploma of Counselling
(VET FEE HELP AVAILABLE)
FIRST INTAKE: enrolments now closed: training in progress
*In Partnership with Community Training Australia*
SECOND INTAKE: Enrolments now open for Brisbane, Gold Coast AND Hobart classes commencing in July
SCROLL DOWN for dates
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The Diploma of Counselling (CHC51708) is a nationally recognised course that provides the first step towards a career in Counselling and entry into the counselling profession. This course gives the student a thorough understanding of the current counselling theories and will provide a solid foundation in basic counselling and communication techniques. Students will also learn how to apply the skills taught to a client therapist relationship. There is an in-depth focus on professional ethics and client – counsellor respect.
The theory and practice of counselling are consistent enabling the practitioner to feel confident when entering the counselling profession.
Job roles
- Mental Health
- Refuges
- Community Housing
- Community Agencies
- Domestic Violence
- Counselling Services
- Youth Work
- Drug and Alcohol Issues
Jigsaw Consulting Group offer the Diploma of Counselling in class room training as we believe counselling is best learnt in a group situation.
Jigsaw cater for those students already employed by running weekend and weeknight classes. For students not currently employed, the classes are held one day per week from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Enrolments are now open for our 2012 classes.
VET FEE HELP:
To find out more about government eligibility requirements for VET FEE HELP go to http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/
To find out more and about our VET FEE HELP contact Jigsaw Consulting Group on 1300 943 438.
COURSE INFORMATION
STAGE ONE - Course Content
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Module 1: Culture and Counselling
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HLTHIR403C
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Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
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Core
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HLTHIR404D
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Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
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Elective
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Module 2: Communication and Counselling
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CHCCSL502A
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Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
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Core
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Module 3: Counselling Structures
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CHCCSL501A
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Work within a structured counselling framework
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Core
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CHCCSL503A
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Facilitate the counselling relationship
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Core
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STAGE TWO - Course Content
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Module 4: Personality and Learning Theories
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CHCCSL504A
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Apply personality and development theories
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Core
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CHCCSL505A
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Apply learning theories in counselling
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Core
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Module 5: Counselling to Suit the Client
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CHCCSL512A
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Determine suitability of client for counselling services
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Core
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CHCCSL506A
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Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues
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Core
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Module 6: Grief and Loss
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CHCCS426A
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Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
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Elective
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STAGE THREE - Course Content
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Module 7: Case Management and Decision Making
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CHCCM503C
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Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
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Core
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CHCCSL507A
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Support clients in decision-making processes
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Core
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Module 8: Legal and Ethical Counselling
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CHCCSL508A
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Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice
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Core
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Module 9: Suicide Intervention
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CHCCS417A
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Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
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Elective
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CHCCS514A
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Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
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Core
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STAGE FOUR - Course Content
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Module 10: Safe Reflective Practice
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CHCCSL509A
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Reflect and improve upon counselling skills
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Core
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HLTOHS300B
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Contribute to OHS processes
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Core
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Module 11: Body Therapies
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CHCCSL513A
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Apply somatic distress reduction techniques
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Elective
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Articulation and Study Pathways
Pathways for this program include:
- Charles Sturt University - Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare): 2 years credit
- Australian College of Applied Psychology – Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling): 12 months credit
- Jansen-Newman Institute – Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling): 0.75 years credit
- James Cook University - Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Psychology: 3 credit points
Further negotiations are underway with Universities and other Tertiary Education Providers. This qualification may also allow entry into certain other qualifications in the Community Services VET Training Package at Advanced Diploma, Vocational Graduate Certificate or Vocational Graduate Diploma level.
Cost: $800.00 per module
About VET FEE HELP
In partnership with Community Training Australia Pty Ltd who is an approved VET provider under the VET FEE-HELP Assistance Scheme Jigsaw Consulting Group can offer eligible student’s access to VET FEE-HELP.
VET FEE-HELP is an income contingent loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay for all or part of their VET tuition fees when studying one or more of the eligible VET courses at CTA. Students wishing to access VET FEE-HELP assistance are invited to discuss their eligibility with the staff at Jigsaw Consulting Group
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website contains important information about VET FEE-HELP (go towww.deewr.gov.au/vetfeehelp). Students intending to access the scheme should read the VET FEE-HELP Student Information Booklet. When you sign the Request for VET FEE-HELP Assistance form, you declare that you have read this booklet and that you are aware of your obligations under VET FEE-HELP.
BRISBANE PROGRAM - scheduled dates
(scroll down for Hobart dates)
Diploma of Counselling Intake 2: Commencing July 2012
Weekday Classes: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Stage 1
9 July - 13 July
Stage 2
6 August - 10 August
Stage 3
10 September - 14 September
Stage 4
8 October - 12 October
After hours classes
Stage 1
Tuesday 3 July: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 10 July: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 14 July: 9.00pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday 17 July: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 24 July: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 28 July: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Stage 2
Tuesday 7 August: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 11 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 14 August: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 21 August: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 25 August: 9.00pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday 28 August: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Stage 3
Tuesday 4 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 11 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 15 September: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 18 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 25 September: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 29 September: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Stage 4
Tuesday 2 October: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 9 October: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 13 October: 9.00am – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 16 October: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 23 October: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 27 October: 9.00am – 4.30 pm
Graduation date to be advised.
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HOBART PROGRAM - scheduled dates
Diploma of Counselling Intake 2: Commencing July 2012
Class times: After work hours only
Stage 1
Wednesday 4 July: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 11 July: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 14 July: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 18 July: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 25 July: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 28 July: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Stage 2
Wednesday 2 August: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 8 August: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 11 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 15 August: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 22 August: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 25 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Stage 3
Wednesday 29 August: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 5 September: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 8 September: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 19 September: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 22 September: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 26 September: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Stage 4
Wednesday 3 October: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 10 October: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 13 October: 9.00am - 4.30 pm
Wednesday 17 October: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 24 October: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 27 October: 9.00am - 4.30 pm
SECOND INTAKE commences July in Brisbane - DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE
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