Graduate Certificate in Counselling
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertCouns |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Overview | The Graduate Certificate in Counselling aims to provide graduates, from a range of disciplines, with an introduction to counselling skills, theories and mental health issues. The course is designed for a) Graduates from other disciplines who do not have the prerequisitie counsellor training for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Counselling, or b) Graduates from other disciplines who wish to gain basic counselling skills and theory to support their practice in a related profession (e.g. teachers, nurses, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, complementary health practitioners, police, welfare workers etc.). |
| Entry Requirements | A University degree, or a two-year diploma and one year professional experience. |
| Academic Colours |
old rose (BCC 157) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points.
Period of Candidature – 2 Years
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units Complete all the following units: |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| HSCS416 | Foundational Counselling Skills | 6 | |
| HSCS417 | Foundational Counselling Issues | 6 | |
| HSCS418 | Introduction to Counselling Theory | 6 | |
| HSCS419 | Mental Health & Counselling | 6 | |
| Total | 24 cps | ||
For candidates studying Part-Time 24cps per year or 12cps per semester
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSCS416 | HSCS417 |
| HSCS418 | HSCS419 |