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Diploma of Financial Counselling

CHC51122
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
5Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC51122, 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 facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Financial CounsellorRural Financial Counsellor
Industries
Health and Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC51122 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 facts

What 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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AHCAGB518Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCAGB519Plan and monitor production processes
AHCAGB608Manage financial resources
AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan
AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCDE018Develop and implement community programs
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL007Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM012Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCFIN006Establish the financial counselling relationship
CHCFIN007Provide advice, counselling and representation to financial counselling clients
CHCFIN008Apply professional standards in financial counselling
CHCFIN009Provide financial counselling and systemic advocacy within a social justice framework
CHCFIN010Apply basic concepts of small business to financial counselling
CHCFIN011Provide rural financial counselling services
CHCLEG002Interpret and use legal information
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
CHCSET004Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH021Work with clients within the social housing system
FNSACC323Perform financial calculations
FNSCUS411Participate in negotiations
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC51122 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 facts

Who offers it

5 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.

Australian Institute of Social RelationsBased in SA · Registered since 2003→
Institute of Allied HealthBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.