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Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)

 

The following units are completed during the course:

 

Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)^ Course Code:  CHC52108  Internal Code:  FCB
CHCCS411A#	Work effectively in the community sector
CHCCSL501A#	Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A#	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503A#	Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507A	Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A#	Reflect and improve upon counselling skills
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTHIR403B#	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCLEG411A	Use relevant legislation in response to client needs
CHCFIN501A	Identify and apply technical information to assist clients with financial issues
CHCFIN502A#	Facilitate the financial counselling process
CHCFIN503A#	Develop and use financial counselling tools and techniques
CHCMH301A#	Work effectively in mental health
CHCAD401D#	Advocate for clients
CHCAD603A	Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCD404D#	Develop and implement community programs
CHCCM503C#	Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management

Units marked with a # require completion of a practical component in a simulated work environment.

 

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course.  All assessment you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award.  The Institute periodically revises its curriculum to comply with industry changes and any changes, upgrades or expansions will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

 

^Please note this qualification is NOT related to work performed by Financial Planners or Financial Advisors, and does NOT refer to therapeutic counselling.

 

After enrolling into your course with the Institute, you are progressively provided with a workbook for each of the units of the course.  You complete the workbooks in the order shown in the table above.  The workbooks cover the theoretical information you need to know before moving onto demonstrating your competency in a simulated setting and the workplace.

 

Some units of the Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) require you to demonstrate various skills in a simulated setting, either at a seminar, private assessment or by sending in a video recording of your skills demonstration.  The following practicals need to be completed during the course:

 

Practical Name	When to Complete	Duration (if completed via seminar)
Working in the Community Sector	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCS411A is competent	1 day
The Counselling Process	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCSL501A# is competent	1 day
Counselling I	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCSL503A is competent	2 days
Counselling II	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCSL509A is competent	1 day
Working with Diversity	Complete after workbook for Unit HLTHIR403B is competent	1 day
Financial Counselling	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCFIN503A is competent	2 days
Advocacy 1	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCAD401D is competent	1 day
Community Sector Development	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCD404D is competent	2 days
Case Management	Complete after workbook for Unit CHCCM503C is competent	1 day

**  These practicals are also included in other qualifications offered by AICS.

 

Whilst you can study at a pace that suits you, students progressing steadily through their course complete the qualification in approximately 12 months. 

 

If your course is funded by Centrelink or another funding program, you'll need to progress through your course in accordance with the timeframes indicated on your Course Planner provided with your first Study Pack.  On a full time study workload you will complete the course in 12 months.