Sequencing and Structure


Diploma of Counselling (CHC51708)

Unit Name Embedded Unit/s of Competency

1. CHC8D01V Facilitate the Counselling Process 
[Co-requisite Diploma of Counselling Workshop 1 for Flexible Delivery Students]

  • CHCCSL501A - Work within a structured counselling framework
  • CHCCSL503A - Facilitate the counselling relationship

2. CHC8D02V Counselling Interview Skills
[Co or pre-requisite Diploma of Counselling Workshop 1 for Flexible Delivery Students]

  • CHCCSL502A - Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCCSL512A - Determine suitability of client for counselling services

3. CHC8D03V Counselling Theories

  • CHCCSL504A - Apply personality and development theories
  • CHCCSL505A - Apply learning theories in counselling

4. CHC8D04V Support Clients
[Pre-requisite Counselling Interview Skills or CHCCSL502A]

  • CHCCSL506A - Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues
  • CHCCSL507A - Support clients in decision-making processes

5. CHC8D05V Responsible Ethical Counselling

  • CHCCSL508A - Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice
  • CHCCS514A - Recognise and respond to individuals at risk

6. HLT7D01V Cultural Diversity and Workplace Legislation

  • HLTHIR403B - Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers *
  • HLTHIR404B - Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people **
  • HLTOHS300A - Contribute to OHS processes ***

7. CHC8D06V Monitor Case Management
[Co-requisite Diploma of Counselling Workshop 2 for Flexible Delivery Students]

  • CHCCM503C - Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management

8. CHC8D07V Improve Counselling Skills
[Co- requisite Diploma of Counselling Workshop 3 for Flexible Delivery Students
Pre-requisites: Facilitate the Counselling Process and Support Clients or  CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503A, CHCCSL507A]

  • CHCCSL509A - Reflect and improve upon counselling skills
 
Electives - choose one of the following

9. CHC8D90V Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence

  • CHCDFV301A - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCDFV402C - Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence

9. CHC8D91V Support clients with problem gambling issues

  • CHCGMB502A - Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
  • CHCGMB503A - Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues

* Superseded by HLTHIR403C for Term 2, 2012
**  Superseded by HLTHIR404D for Term 2, 2012
*** Superseded by HLTOHS300B for Term 2, 2012