Meet one of the following criteria:
Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required); and
Be 18 years or above at the date of commencement; and
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
English Requirements
International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
The Diploma of Counselling Skills (DipCounSk) provides an introduction to the field of counselling and provides graduates with a strong skills foundation and theory base from which to provide community service and counselling support within the community services and health industries.
The course introduces students to counselling theories as well as an understanding of mental health and wellness, ethical and legal practice, and personal and professional development.
This course has been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
*This course is not available to international students on campus in Perth, Byron Bay, Brisbane or Adelaide.
The Diploma of Counselling Skills course is comprised of 8 units, which are level 100 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 1 year full time or up to 3 years part time. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Graduates of the Diploma of Counselling Skills can utilise these skills to enhance their current occupation. Completion of the course can also be a pathway to further learning, such as credit towards the Bachelor of Counselling. Please discuss credit for recognition of prior learning with an ACAP team member prior to enrolment.
Once you graduate from the Diploma of Counselling Skills, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
OSHC: 700 AUD per year
