Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills
Torrens University Australia - Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online
Overview
The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills develops your theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to secure employment opportunities in the community sector. You’ll develop an understanding of human behaviour at different stages, behavioural problems and strategies for positive behaviour management, impact of society and culture, and also critically review a range of theories in counselling, relate counselling theory to issues in counselling, develop an ethical approach to counselling and develop skills to assess, and manage and refer clients accordingly.
The Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role which leverages interpersonal and human-connection skills. Upon graduation, you have the opportunity to begin working in the industry or continue your studies in the Bachelor of Counselling.
Learning outcomes:
- Explore an array of theoretical perspectives on counselling and discover the drivers for human behaviour.
- Learn how to evaluate different situations to determine your best approach..
- Study the core principles of case management.
- Understand common mental health conditions, behaviours and thought patterns.
Majors
Areas of study
Applied counselling, counselling & communication skills, management & ethical principles, mental health in the community, professional practice, social & emotional wellbeing.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Mental health support services, domestic violence support services, addiction support services, family services, child protection.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as entry is based on other criteria for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
Torrens University Australia
Campus
Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus, Online, Multi-modal
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- SA
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 271
- Campuses
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Adelaide Campus Fortitude Valley Gotha Street Leura and Sydney Melbourne Sydney (Kent Street) Sydney (Pyrmont) Sydney (Surry Hills) and Online Sydney (Ultimo)
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