The most flexible way to a recognised counselling qualification. Enrol now.

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills is ideal for those who want to participate in a counselling program that focuses on both personal and professional development.

It is an appropriate qualification if you want to gain counselling skills applicable within a wide variety of contexts and circumstances, but do not necessarily wish to work as a professional counsellor.

Through this postgraduate counselling course, you'll develop competence and confidence in interpersonal communication and counselling. Upon completion, you can work in health, community services, education and organisational settings.

The course includes 140 hours of supervised work placement, where you can put theory into practice and gain valuable work experience.

Delivered by the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), this course focuses on experiential learning, so you emerge job ready with skills you can apply immediately.

Please note that this course is only available in Melbourne. If you are studying in Sydney, Brisbane or by distance education, a similar qualification, the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, is available as an exit qualification within the Graduate Diploma of Counselling course. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to learn more about this option.

Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills Course Structure

There are 8 modules in this counselling course: Interpersonal Skills Counselling Skills 1 Conflict Management Counselling Methods 1 Counselling Skills 2 Counselling Methods 2 Counselling in Loss Social, Legal and Ethical Issues

Upon completion, you may progress into the Graduate Diploma of Counselling. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Be Job Ready

Classes for this applied social science course are small and interactive, and focus on hands-on learning.

The curriculum is developed and updated in consultation with industry, so you are work ready upon completion and able to apply your skills immediately.

Fieldwork: The Best Preparation

Through fieldwork, you'll:

• Gain confidence in your skills & ability
• Put theory into practice
• Acquire experience in your chosen field
• Identify your special area of interest
• Network for future job opportunities

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Flexible Learning Methods To help fit your study around your lifestyle, work and family commitments, we provide a choice of learning methods: On-campus in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane Interactive and lively classes; maximum of 18 students per class By correspondence Study from anywhere in Australia and overseas; all you need is a postal address Online Log on and learn from anywhere in the world; all you need is regular computer and Internet access Summer School Intensive study option for busy students or those who want to complete their studies sooner

Flexible & Affordable Study Flexibility and support were the reasons I chose ACAP. Choice of class times means I can continue to work full-time and the government loan scheme helps pay my fees. Malcolm Breen

You can select a different study method for each module you enrol in. If you choose to study your full qualification by correspondence or online, you may wish to attend ACAP's intensive development workshops on campus to further develop your skills.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about the different study methods available and enrolment dates.

Practical Assessments, Not Exams

There are no exams for this counselling course. As ACAP values experiential learning, the College uses assessments to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved.

ACAP's assessments combine both theory and practice, and can take the form of interviews, videotaped role-plays, self-critiques, essays, journals, projects and presentations. Most modules contain 3 assessments.

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Exceptional Student Support

A wide range of student support is available:

• Academic guidance: get professional assistance to help you understand and prepare for assessments - especially useful for those who have not studied for many years
• Student resources: access academic and administrative information through a web-based resource centre
• Student support counsellors: receive professional career guidance and counselling from qualified experts

In addition, those studying by correspondence or online have access to a dedicated support person by phone or email.

You may also be eligible for financial assistance through the FEE-Higher Education Loans Program (FEE-HELP). Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to discuss your eligibility.

About ACAP

ACAP is a leading Higher Education Provider (HEP) in applied psychology and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). ACAP educators are highly experienced practitioners with current industry knowledge.

A key component of ACAP's applied psychology and counselling courses is fieldwork, which involves you securing work placement within an organisation of your choice. ACAP will help you organise this and support you throughout your placement.

Many ACAP students are offered paid employment as a direct result of their work placements.

Find out more about ACAP.