Pacific TAFE

COUNSELLING

Certificate IV in Counselling

Description

This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro- counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in
established agencies rather than in independent practice.

Career Opportunities

The Certificate IV in Counselling programme is designed to develop the basic support skills and knowledge for counsellors, school based counsellors, social workers and for individuals who want to pursue a career in counselling.

Eligibility/Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:
(i) A minimum pass in Senate recognised Form 6 / year 12 with English and have minimum of one year work experience in the field; or
(ii) Met the University mature student admission criteria.

Length of Programme

Full Time: 1 semester

Part Time: 1 year

 

Course Information

This programme has a total of Four (40 courses:

Code Course Title Campus Semester
CECL41 Counselling Relationships and Micro Skills All Campuses 1 and 2
CECL42 Fundamental Theories in Counselling All Campuses 1 and 2
CECL43 Counselling Therapies Client Support All Campuses 1 and 2
CECL44 Cultural Sensitivity Towards Diverse Ethnic Groups All Campuses 1 and 2
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Diploma in Counselling (Level 6)

This qualification is nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description

This programme is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to work as entry-level counsellors in a variety of settings.  This programme provides a strong foundation in core counselling principles, ethics, and practice, preparing graduates to support clients facing a wide range of personal and psychological challenges.

Career Opportunities

Diploma of Counselling programme is designed to develop the skills and knowledge for:

  • Counsellors School based counsellors
  • Individuals who want to pursue  a career in counselling
  • Social workers

Length of Programme

Full  Time: 1 year

Part Time: 2 years

Eligibility/Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:
(i) Must have completed Certificate IV in Counselling or equivalent programme of study.

Course Information

This programme has a total of Eight (8) courses.

Code Course Title Campus Semester
CECL61 Legal, Ethical & Professional Practice All Campuses  1 and 2
CECL62 Case Management & Crisis Situations All Campuses  1 and 2
CECL63 Client Safety & Support All Campuses  1 and 2
CECL64 Responding to Family & Educational Issues All Campuses  1 and 2
CECL65 Alcohol and Drugs Issues All Campuses  1 and 2
CECL66 Research and Promote Wellbeing All Campuses  1 and 2

 

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