CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Learning Mode

Online/FacetoFace

Location

SA

Duration

15 Months

Study Load

Full Time

Course Overview

The Diploma of Counselling provides practical skills and professional knowledge for those wanting to support individuals through life’s challenges.
This nationally recognised qualification combines theory, self-reflection, and hands-on practice, helping you build safe, respectful, and empowering relationships with clients in a variety of counselling and support roles.
What you’ll learn:
  • Foundational counselling skills, including building rapport, managing boundaries, and ethical practice
  • Approaches to person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care
  • Techniques for supporting clients through grief, loss, mental health concerns, and other personal challenges
  • Risk recognition and response, including suicide and family violence
  • Reflective practice, communication, and interpersonal skills to support professional growth
  • Real-world application through case studies, role plays, and practical assessments

Prerequisites

It is recommended that individuals seeking entry have sufficient relevant work experience to demonstrate a strong likelihood of success at this qualification level in a role that involves providing support and client-focused services.

Units of Competency

1 Counselling Fundamentals

  • HCCSL006, Select and use counselling therapies
  • CHCCSL005, Apply learning theories in counselling
  • CHCCSL004, Research and apply personality and
    development theories
  • CHCCSL003, Facilitate the counselling relationship and
    process

2 Inclusivity and Restorative Practice 

  • CHCDIV002, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCDIV001, Work with diverse people
  • CHCCSM005, Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case
    management

3 Navigating Complexities

  • CHCCCS003, Increase the safety of individuals at risk of
    suicide
  • CHCCCS019, Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

3 Responding to Client Adversities

  • CHCDFV001, Recognise and respond appropriately to
    domestic and family violence
  • CHCPRT025, Identify and report children and young people at
    risk
  • CHCLEG001, Work legally and ethically

3 Counselling in Focus

  • CHCCSL001, Establish and confirm the counselling
    relationship
  • CHCCSL002, Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling
    interview skills
  • CHCPRP003, Reflect on and improve own professional
    practice
  • CHCCSL007, Support counselling clients in decision-making
    processes

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

Full Fee: $8000. Subsidy gap via Training Contract for eligible participants (employer supported traineeship): $1500.
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

Qualification Information Brochure

Course Details:

Date: 28 July 2025
Venue: 49a Orsmond Terrace, Hindmarsh

Nationally Recognised
Training (NRT)

Nationally recognised training (NRT) leads to vocational qualifications and credentials that are recognised across Australia.

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We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.