Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
Course Overview
Course Structure
The proposed course structure is based on one semester with four subjects taught in the semester. It comprises:
- 4 core subjects (40 credit points)
To qualify for award of the Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 40 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation. |
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling is designed to upskill trained and experienced healthcare practitioners with trauma-informed theories and counselling interventions, based on current research, for the support and care of people and communities impacted by trauma. These trained and experienced healthcare practitioners include:
- Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Youth Workers
- Health Services