Graduate Certificate in Counselling

CRICOS 114819J

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 qualification in counselling or related disciplines, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice based counselling skills. Graduates will have added particular transferable knowledge and skills in counselling to enhance their work in Christian ministry and mission.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 36 (4 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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Australian College of Ministries
  • NSW
  • Domestic
Perth Bible College
  • WA
  • Domestic
  • International

Course Details

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Counselling requires:

  • Satisfactorily completed an AQF 7 Bachelor (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by the Academic Board; OR
  • Hold a three-year AQF 7 Counselling award (or equivalent), such as the Sydney College of Divinity Bachelor of Counselling; OR
  • qualify for professional entry on the basis of their work, life and ministry experience; AND
  • Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in all bands of the test.

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units).

 

Where an applicant enters the award under provision 1.1.1 the applicant shall complete four units selected from the approved list of units in Schedule A.

 

Where an applicant enters the award under provisions 1.1.2 or 1.1.3

  • C8100 Introduction to Counselling Skills;
  • C8105 Counselling Theories and Practice;
  • C8106 Fundamentals of Psychology;

One unit (9 credit points) from the approved list of units in Schedule B.

 

SCHEDULE A 

(For students entering the award under Provision 1.1.1) 

  • C8101 Human Development and Counselling 
  • C8105 Counselling Theories and Practice 
  • C8106 Fundamentals of Psychology 
  • C8143 Addictions Counselling 
  • C8145 Pastoral Counselling: Grief, Loss and Trauma 
  • C8150 Child and Adolescent Counselling 
  • C8154 Relationship Counselling 
  • C8156 Family Counselling 
  • C8166 Wellbeing and Resilience for People Helpers 
  • C8153 Human Sexuality in the Helping Professions 
  • C9222 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Positive Psychology (PP) 
  • C9223 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 
  • C9229 Ethical Professional Issues in Pastoral Counselling

 

SCHEDULE B 

(For Students entering award under Provision 1.1.2 or 1.1.3) 

  • C8154 Relationship Counselling
  • C8143 Addictions Counselling
  • C8101 Human Development and Counselling 
Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of counselling which are transferable to a variety of complex client contexts;
  • an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to counselling theory and their application to real-world counselling practice.

 

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in counselling, so that they are able independently to:

  • review and synthesise counselling information and identify and reflect on complex client contexts;
  • think critically and evaluate complex ideas related to the care of clients
  • demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in the Pastoral Counselling sub-discipline;
  • transmit counselling knowledge, skills and ideas to a variety of audiences. 

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • make high level, independent judgments related to a range of issues pertaining to counselling theory and practice.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 18 credit points from an institution approved by the Academic Board in the Graduate Certificate in Counselling.

 

Specified Credit may be granted for units that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in the Graduate Certificate in Counselling. Application for Unspecified Credit may be considered for elective (non-compulsory) units only.

 

Credit for Recognised Prior Learning may be granted subject to a successful application.

 

Progress to Further Awards

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Counselling may articulate into the following awards of the Sydney College of Divinity:

  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling ;
  • Master of Counselling

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with all information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery, and timetable.

 

A domestic student at Sydney College of Divinity is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or part-time if enrolled in less than three units (27 credit points) per semester. SCD offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering SCD awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. If you are planning to enrol as an international student, you have the responsibility to ensure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times. Learn more about your responsibilities, rights, and what studying in Australia can offer you. Not all our teaching institutions offer study programs for international students.

 

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