Admission Criteria Expand Entrants will normally be 18 years of age or older, with a minimum education level of 10 or Certificate III, have work experience and have access to a workplace. Applicants must be proficient in English and be technologically literate, with sound ability using computers and online tools, as well as access to a laptop or home computer for research tasks. Those applying who do not have a degree, may enter into a process in which they may be granted entry in recognition of previous experience where an equivalence of earlier learning or knowledge and skills gained through work or life experience, which can be assessed. Entrants will however be required to complete a language and numeracy test prior to commencement of the course. When you apply to enrol, you must complete the online enrolment form through the Apply Now page, and supply the following documents with your online application: Evidence of highest qualification (e.g. academic transcript or ATAR documentation) A short written statement (500 words) about why you want to study this course Evidence of identity and citizenship status (e.g. passport). The course or program leader can vary these entry standards where they have evidence that the student has equivalent learning and comprehension skills sufficient for the course. If you are unsure about your suitability or eligibility for this program, please contact [email protected] to discuss your specific situation in more detail.
Course Duration and Structure Expand Students can enter the course at the beginning of each term – January/February, April, July and September. The course takes 12 months to complete in total and meets the requirements of a full-time program. Students undertake the course through self-paced online learning across 10-week block periods. Each week includes one 90-minute live interactive session. This session is scheduled every Tuesday from 4.30pm until 6pm and can be attended online or face-to-face at our Hawthorn East Campus, 391-393 Tooronga Road. 2023 Academic Calendar Term Weeks Dates 1 10 30th January – 9th April 2023 Break 1 10th April – 16th April 2023 2 10 17th April – 25th June 2023 Break 2 26th June – 9th July 2023 3 10 10th July – 17th September 2023 Break 1 18th September – 24th September 2023 4 10 25th September – 3rd December 2023 Units of Competency Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Recognise and respond to crisis situations Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills Support counselling clients in decision-making processes Support counselling clients in decision-making processes Facilitate the counselling relationship and process Facilitate the counselling relationship and process Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management Support people to improve relationships Establish and confirm the counselling relationship Establish and confirm the counselling relationship Reflect on and improve own professional practice Reflect on and improve own professional practice Apply learning theories in counselling Research and apply personality and development theories Provide loss and grief support Facilitate the empowerment of older people Work with diverse people Select and use counselling therapies Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Work legally and ethically
Course Handbook and Information Sheet Expand Please view our Course Information Sheet for detailed information about the course including the class schedule, unit descriptions, payment due dates, and more. For additional information about the program of study as well as the benefits of studying at Cairnmillar, please see the VET Student Handbook.
Graduate Learning Outcomes and Career Opportunities Expand Graduates who have successfully completed this qualification, will be prepared for further studies in counselling; such as Cairnmillar's: PACFA or ACA accredited Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy and/or Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy if they have at least one year of work experience in a relevant field. Graduate Certificate in Child, Youth and Family Mental Health. Bachelor of Counselling and Psychology. Potential careers outcomes include working in welfare and counselling.
Recognition of Prior Learning Expand Recognition of prior learning will be assessed as per the VET Student Handbook and the TLP005 Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.