Diploma of Counselling (Christian)
10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian)
aifc’s 10486NAT Diploma of Counsellling (Christian) is a foundational training year that equips you with effective people helping skills. The training you will receive during the course forms an essential foundation for further counselling training. You will be exposed to theological, psychological and spiritual approaches to counselling. A second main thrust of the training is to cultivate and grow in your own discipleship journey.
It covers topics such as Christian discipleship, legal and ethical issues in counselling, biblical interpretation, practical counselling skills, Christian restoration and reconciliation, working with cultural diversity, cognitive behaviour therapy, and common psychopathologies including depression and anxiety.
PLEASE NOTE: The information below relates to courses undertaken as part of aifc’s 2018 February intake. For information regarding fees, census dates or unit structures from previous years intakes, please email studentservices@aifc.com.au
Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode
At the beginning of each year:
10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) is delivered through the following programs:
Seminar-based Program:
This program requires full-time students to spend 13 days a year at the study centre. That is, you attend 2×3 day intensives and 2×2 day intensives and one final day at the end of your course. In between seminars you will complete your work mainly via correspondence. This approach to studying allows you to study from wherever you are, with easy access to your trainers and assessors, who will guide you through your course.
Distance-based Program:
Our Distance Education Program is ideal for students who cannot get to their nearest centre, due to distance, or work/family commitments. Full-Time or Part-Time options are available within this program.
You will be assigned a specialised distance education assessor, who will guide and support you during your training journey. You will have the opportunity to join live online teaching with our distance training staff, or view the training videos to watch at a time that suits you. Through the use of technology, including video conferencing, there is no requirement for you to attend a seminar in person.
Our Distance Education Program is currently available in English with Korean language support provided through bi-lingual tutors.
On Campus Program:
The On Campus Program offers a rich, multicultural learning experience for students from all over the world. Students study 15 hours a week (typically a Tuesday and Wednesday) in Stanmore, Sydney. Discussion forums make up an additional 5 hours of online training each week. Only Full Time study is available through the On Campus Program.
Mid Year:
Students enrolling into the mid-year 10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) will undertake their course via distance education. A specialised distance-based trainer will guide and support you throughout the course, keeping in contact through various online means including Skype, moodle messaging and web conferencing.
You will require:
– Access to a computer with a web cam and a secure, reliable internet connection
– Basic computer and word processing skills
– Good written and spoken English
Course Units
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria
All Students:
- Essential entry requirements are a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent, or Mature Age (over 18 years and employment/life experience).
- As the course is designed to train Christians, it is advantageous for students to have a genuine commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
- It is recommended that candidates have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification 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
- The application of relevant technical and other skills.
- Entry is open to participants regardless of gender, race or Christian denomination.
All students who are enrolled into aifc’s 10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) will also be required to enrol in the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling. A VET Student Loan may be accessed by eligible students for any unit in their CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling. For more information, please visit: https://www.aifc.com.au/vet-student-loan-scheme/
A Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment must be completed by all students at enrolment.
NOTE: Students must provide proof of clearance to Work with Children within the first 25% of completion of the course. Clearance requirements differ between states and territories. For example Victoria (Working With Children check); Queensland (Blue Card); South Australia (Criminal History Check).
All applicants must complete a Student Support Assessment during their enrolment.
Locations Offered
Locations Offered:
The 10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) is delivered at the following locations through the seminar-based program:
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide
The Sydney location also offers Korean Language Support
The 10486NAT Diploma of Counselling (Christian) is delivered at the following locations through the On Campus program:
Sydney
Fees
Delivery Option | Course Fee | VET Student Loan available | Min. Supplementary Payment | Resource Fee | Total Fee |
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Distance Education | $7,852 | $5,292 | $2,560 | $0 | $7,852 |
Seminar | $7,852 | $5,292 | $2,560 | $0 | $7,852 |
On Campus | $7,852 | $5,292 | $2,560 | $1,000 | $8,852 |
Resource fees are invoiced on a term basis. For a detailed breakdown of the fees, please click here.
*VET Student Loans are available to eligible students under their enrolment in the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling. For more information, please visit: https://www.aifc.com.au/vet-student-loan-scheme/