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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING VPS303

Duration (approx) 1000 hours
Qualification Foundation Diploma

Learn about counselling techniques and professional practice

This diploma level qualification requires around 1000 hours of study. This is made up of 10 x 100 modules.

You study nine core modules of Counselling Skills I, Counselling Skills II, Counselling Techniques, Professional Practice in Counselling, Grief Counselling, Life Coaching,, Relationship and Communication Counselling, Family Counselling and Professional Supervision.

Then choose one elective module to suit you and your interests.

The course is studied by distance learning and you can start at any time to suit you.

You can work at your own pace with support from our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced tutors.


 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING VPS303
 COUNSELLING SKILLS II BPS110
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES BPS206
 FAMILY COUNSELLING BPS213
 GRIEF COUNSELLING (BPS209)
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING BPS207
 PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION - BPS301
 RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION COUNSELLING - BPS208
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 1 of the following 10 modules.
 AGED CARE AND COUNSELLING BPS212
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
 CREATIVE THERAPIES BPS219
 ECOTHERAPY PRACTICE BPS220
 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BPS223
 HORTICULTURAL THERAPY BHT341
 MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULTS BPS216
 PLAY THERAPY - BRE214

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Counselling Diploma Qualification

This diploma qualification is

  • Suitable for anyone interested in learning more about counselling or counselling skills and techniques.
  • Wants to update their CV and improve their knowledge.

Course Duration

1000 hours of self paced study. 

Start at any time and study at your own pace.

The Foundation Diploma in Counselling consists of 9 Core (compulsory) Modules plus 1 Elective Module which students select from the list of options.    

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

You can start the course at any time.

It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies.  Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

To complete the course, you are required to study 10 modules.  Each module takes approximately 100 hours to complete.

There are nine core modules and then you choose one core module to suit you and your interests.

There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. For example, in the Counselling Skills I module, there are eight lessons, so eight assignments.

At the end of each module, there is also an examination which you can take at a time and location to suit you.

To pass the course you are required to pass all assignments and 10 exams.

If you are not sure about going straight to the diploma, you can study each of the modules mentioned as a standalone course. Please click on the links for more information.

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Anyone who wants to support people through difficult times in their lives, such as -

  • teachers
  • teaching assistants
  • counsellors
  • trainee counsellors
  • healthcare professionals
  • care workers
  • childcare workers
  • foster parents
  • parents
  • social workers
  • youth workers
  • aged care workers
  • And more...

If you want to -

  • develop or update a good understanding of counselling and mental health issues
  • update and improve your CV

Then this is the course for you!

Do you have any questions about the course?

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Family & Relationships CounsellingThe Family and Relationships Counselling ebook is an informative and helpful read for anyone who wants to improve their relationships or even help other people improve or nurture their own relationships.
Coping Better with Negative EmotionsThis book is designed to help you understand the things that cause stress, the problems that can arise, and the broad range of ways people might manage their stress.
Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
How to be a Life CoachLife coaching is a relatively new profession - although coaches have been around for a long time in the guise of trainers, instructors, managers and tutors for various professions and disciplines. Life coaching is not easily defined, but it is a type of mentoring which focuses on helping individuals to achieve what they would like to achieve and thereby to lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike other forms of coaching, it takes place outside of the workplace and is concerned with all aspects of a person’s life.