COURSE OUTCOMES
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as family and/or couples relationship counsellors. They may work independently or in organisations, providing counselling interventions, (rather than counselling support) for families and/or couples experiencing relationship issues of a complex nature.

Counselling contexts may include pre- or post- separation and divorce or where the client has involvement with the Family Law system. Counsellors at this level are making high level, independent, complex judgements in highly specialised contexts. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 50 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. STUDY MODE The course is delivered in hybrid mode with online learning components, tutorials (face to face and via our dedicated Zoom classrooms), and 50 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

A sound level of computer literacy is expected from students. Online delivery provides you with maximum flexibility, allowing you to study anywhere and anytime.

A number of the training materials and assessments are delivered online, you must have access to a good computer with Internet access. You have online access to your facilitator and other support.

WORKSHOPS/PRACTICAL SEMINAR
Four Workshops will be held throughout the course to provide practical application of your skills and knowledge. Each virtual workshop consists of four (4) days of training.

Students will be provided with information about available workshops during their training.

Attending these workshops is compulsory and the hours attended will go towards the required 50 hours of work required for this qualification.

COURSE DURATION

The course is 24 months in duration.

ACCREDITATION
The CHC81015 Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling is a nationally government accredited Qualification at level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.


INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

  • A computer, adequate computer literacy skills, access to adequate internet facilities and be able to log on and use IAP’s online computer learning portal.
  • Access to clients for practice sessions.
  • Language, literacy, and numeracy skills required to undertake studies at a Certificate IV level qualification. As a guide the literacy and numeracy competencies should be equivalent to National Reporting System (NRS) Level 4.
  • It is expected that students who have completed an Australian High School Certificate or higher and have attained a minimum National Reporting System (NRS) Level 4 (From the Australian Core Skills Framework); requiring that students are generally able to independently participate in training and work programs but may need assistance with specialised texts or reports.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent, or
  • Hold a CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling from the CHC Community Services Training Package or equivalent, or
  • Can provide documented evidence of previous experience in a family counselling environment in a job role involving the self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas, the exercise of independent judgement and decision-making, and a range of technical and other skills.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To be awarded CHC81015 Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling, students must successfully complete a total of 11 units of competency, comprising:

  • 5 core units
  • 6 elective units, consisting of up to 6 units from the electives listed below, from any endorsed training package or accredited course.
  • These units must be relevant to the work outcome.