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Undergraduate TUA-CCS-DIP-2023

Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills

Help people make positive changes

Explore human behaviour and the professional tools and systems to foster change. You’ll look into strategies for positive behaviour management. Start to think about how you can make a difference in community support and family services. 

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$14,790

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.

During this course you will:

  • Explore an array of theoretical perspectives on counselling and discover the drivers for human behaviour.
  • Learn how to evaluate different situations to determine your best approach.
  • Study the core principles of case management.
  • Understand common mental health conditions, behaviours and thought patterns.

Now is the perfect time to get started. Enrol in our Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills 5 June 2023 intake, complete a minimum of two subjects per Trimester, and receive a 30% scholarship on your tuition fees with a Future Workforce Scholarship. Price displayed reflects a 30% Scholarship. T&Cs apply - enquire now to find out how.

Career opportunities

This course will prepare you with the skills to enter a successful career in corporate health or aged care, or to further your study in health at bachelor’s level.

Potential career paths include:

  • Family Services Worker
  • Disability Support Manager
  • Health Promotion Officer
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

  • Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning.

Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.

Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.

Description

This course offers the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in the community sector. You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour at different stages, behavioural problems and strategies for positive behaviour management, and the impact of society and culture. You'll learn how to critically review a range of theories in counselling and relate them to issues in practice, take an ethical approach to counselling and develop skills to assess, manage and refer clients accordingly.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.

Course duration: 1 year full time, part-time options available

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills comprises 8 subjects (10 credit points each). The course of study is made up of 8 Core subjects. The course can be completed with full-time study in 3 trimesters (1 year, standard duration) or over 6 trimesters (2 years, part time duration).

Award Requirements

In order to graduate with a Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills, a student must satisfactorily complete 8 subjects (10 credit points each). Practical placement is one of the course requirements. You will be required to undertake a total of 120 hours in the subjects PFP107.
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