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Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice

CHC81315
Care & communityGraduate CertificateNationally recognised
Level 8AQF level
7Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
4Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC81315, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Graduate Certificate; 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
Career Development Practitioner
Industries
Health and Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC81315 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 7 units: 5 core plus 2 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBHRM611Contribute to organisational performance development
BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBLDR812Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
BSBLED807Establish career development services
BSBLED808Conduct a career development session
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCECD011Manage quality in career development practice
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPRP004Promote and represent the service
CHCPRP006Lead own professional development
TAEDES411Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
TAEDES512Design and develop print-based learning resources
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC81315 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

4 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.

ACCESS COACHINGBased in WA · Registered since 1996→
CAREERED ACADEMYBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
International Skills GroupBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Opec CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2025→

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.