Diploma of Counselling
CHC51015
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
54Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC51015, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 31 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Aboriginal Housing Worker→Community Development Worker→Community Peer Worker→Community Program Coordinator→Community Rehabilitation Worker→Community Services Worker→Community Support Worker→Community Team Leader→Disability Service Officer→Drug & Alcohol Worker→Family Support Specialist→Field Officer→Intake Support Officer→Mental Health Coordinator→Mental Health Outreach Worker→Mental Health Peer Wellbeing Coach→Mental Health Support Worker→NDIS Mental Health Worker→Neighbourhood Centre Worker→Neighbourhood Coordinator→Outreach Officer→Outreach Worker→Peer Support Worker→Residential Care Worker→Residential Support Worker→Student Youth Worker→Support Worker→Youth Case Worker→Youth Support Worker→Family Support Worker→Youth Worker→
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Counsellor
Industries
Health and Community Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CHC51015 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 17 units: 13 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL004Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL006Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSL007Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCFAM002Work with a child-focused approach
CHCFAM003Support people to improve relationships
CHCGMB001Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP003Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
CHCGRP004Deliver structured programs
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT028Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
CHCSET004Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CHC51015 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
54 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
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→COLLEGE OF COUNSELLING STUDIES (NEW ENGLAND - NORTH WEST) INCORPORATEDBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
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