Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
CHC80208
D334
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to workers who are employed in a family and/or couples relationship counselling role. This qualification has particular relevance to counsellors working in 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.
Counselling occupations may also involve full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work of self and others and functions including, program planning, budget, strategy, design and analysis.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSCandidates seeking entry to this qualification must provide evidence of one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Social Science or equivalent
OR
- An accredited qualification in counselling at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
OR
- 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.
PACKAGING RULES
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- five (5) core units
- six (6) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2523 | CHCFCS801B | Apply theory and practice of counselling approaches | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D2526 | CHCFCS804B | Provide counselling to children and young people | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2524 | CHCFCS802B | Provide relationship counselling | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC876 | CHCDFV811C | Respond to domestic and family violence in family work | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8571 | CHCFCS806C | Work within a clinical supervision framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Relevant Elective Units
Six (6) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D248 | CHC80107 | Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ2 | CHC81015 | Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC80208 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling a candidate must have:
An undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent
OR
An accredited qualification in counselling at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
OR
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.
Work application requirements
For award of this qualification, candidates must complete workplace application under direct supervision. Based on this workplace application, evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate's ability to apply skills and knowledge as specified in the core units of competency (CHCDFV811C, CHCFCS801B, CHCFCS802B, CHCFCS804B and CHCFCS806C).
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Child and family counsellor
Family counsellor
Contact service practice manager
Family relationship counsellor
Couples counsellor
Marriage counsellor
Divorce counsellor
Separations counsellor
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