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About the course
The Diploma in Health and Social Care (Counselling) provides foundational theoretical knowledge and introductory counselling skills for people working in, or aiming to enter, the health and social care sector. You will build practical techniques to support others and strengthen your professional capability through a tertiary qualification designed for flexible online study. This Diploma prepares you for introductory counselling-focused roles in health and social care. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level and support roles in health and social care settings where basic counselling and client-support skills are valued. Opportunities may include community services and wellbeing support roles, work alongside allied health or social care teams, and pathways to further study in counselling or related areas. This Diploma supports careers in counselling-informed practice across health and social care contexts. Preparing graduates for community support, welfare assistant, and care coordination roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Armidale**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483 |
Average Salary***
