Diploma of Counselling Skills
Australian College of Applied Professions
CRICOS provider number: 01328A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12009 RTO code: 0500
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This higher education diploma course provides an introduction to the field of counselling with an emphasis on counselling skills, an understanding of the mental health system, and the skills required to provide social and health support within the community. The course covers foundational theories of counselling, counselling techniques, organisation’s policies and procedures, and professional ethics. Graduates can take their first step towards a career in counselling, applying skills that suit a range of occupations and settings.
Students studying online are required to attend compulsory on-campus weekend workshops. A combination of online delivery and on-campus study is also possible. On successful completion of this course, students are eligible for direct entry into the Bachelor of Counselling. Check with ACAP for information about receiving credit.
This course is also available on-campus in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Byron Bay or Perth.
Areas of study
Counselling.
Career opportunities
Entry-level work as a case manager, family support worker, personal carer, care coordinator.
Practical experience
For students studying online, on-campus workshops are a requirement throughout the course.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACAP current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Qualification: One of the following:
- completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)
and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria. We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with work and life experience
Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACAP website.
Australian College of Applied Professions degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.