CHC51015Diploma 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.
To be eligible for enrolment you are required to
- Be 18 years of age and provide Photo ID with proof of age;
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent
- Be residing in Western Australia
- Have completed CHC43315 Certificate in Mental Health; or
- An equivalent completed Certificate IV qualification; or
- Evidence of currently working in the industry.
Marr Mooditj Training is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to deliver this qualification to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander equity groups and jobseekers.
Total number of units = 17
- 13 core units
- 4 elective units
- Placement (80 hours) at a facility providing mental health and AOD services
The full qualification will be delivered over 12 months, consists of 6 blocks face to face at 295 Manning Road, Waterford WA 6152, Marr Mooditj Training. Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.
- Counsellor
- Youth worker
- Community service worker
- Welfare support worker
This course is a targeted fee relief course: 2024
Concession rate is capped at: $ 400.00 per year
Non-Concession is capped at: $1,200.00 per year
To be eligible for concession rates you must hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card.
No fees are paid in advance to Marr Mooditj Training. Our payment options include:
- Pay by cash or direct deposit as you progress with your studies
- Centrepay deduction using Centrelink direct debit (this is a payment option to be deducted from your Centrelink payment with your consent)
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.