Year 12 or equivalent
Applicants are eligible to be considered for a place in a Torrens University Australia undergraduate program if they have one of the following:
Special Entry Requirements
Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level:
Broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success.
The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills develops your theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to secure employment opportunities in the community sector. You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour at different stages, behavioural problems and strategies for positive behaviour management, impact of society and culture, and also critically review a range of theories in counselling, relate counselling theory to issues in counselling, develop an ethical approach to counselling and develop skills to assess, and manage and refer clients accordingly.
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CORE UNITS
Cou104a applied counselling 1
Case management and ethical principles
Diddpp100 professional practice
Mental health in the community
Introduction to social and psycho-educational theories
Bhs103a counselling & communication skills
Social and emotional wellbeing
Human development across the lifespan
This course will prepare you with the skills to enter a successful career in health. You will graduate with the academic and practical skills for further study at bachelor level, or a career in the healthcare and public health industries.
Career paths
Mental Health Support Services
Domestic Violence Support services
Addiction Support Services
Family Services
Child Protection
OSHC: 530 AUD per year
