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Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling

CHC81015
Care & communityGraduate DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 8AQF level
11Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
6Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC81015, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Graduate Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Relationship Counsellor
Industries
Health and Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC81015 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 11 units: 5 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCCCF421Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
BSBHRM611Contribute to organisational performance development
BSBINS603Initiate and lead applied research
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBLDR811Lead strategic transformation
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS029Work with involuntary and mandated clients
CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCSM014Provide case management supervision
CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV004Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDFV005Provide domestic and family violence support in non-English speaking background communities
CHCDFV006Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV007Work with users of violence to effect change
CHCDFV008Manage responses to domestic and family violence in family work
CHCDFV009Establish change promoting relationship with users of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV010Promote accountability and assist users of domestic and family violence to accept responsibility
CHCDFV011Establish and maintain the safety of people who have experienced domestic and family violence
CHCDFV012Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV013Manage domestic and family violence screening and risk assessment processes
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCFAM001Operate in a family law environment
CHCFAM002Work with a child-focused approach
CHCFAM007Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements
CHCFAM008Work within a child inclusive framework
CHCFCS001Facilitate the family counselling process
CHCFCS002Provide relationship counselling
CHCFCS003Provide counselling to children and young people
CHCFCS004Provide grief and loss counselling
CHCGRP005Plan and provide group counselling
CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP007Work within a clinical supervision framework
CHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCYTH023Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families
HLTAHW050Develop a healing framework for social and emotional wellbeing work
HLTASEW001Work according to the principles of social and emotional wellbeing care
HLTASEW003Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC81015 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

6 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.

ALPHACRUCIS COLLEGE LIMITEDBased in NSW · Registered since 1994→
AUSTRALIAN CHARIS COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Australian Institute of Clinical HypnotherapyBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
BM polytechnicBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Institute of Allied HealthBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Relationships Australia (Victoria) LimitedBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→

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.