Graduate Graduate Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling
February/July Intakes
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling – On campus and External/Online
Course Details Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling
Student feedback shows that CHC counselling students value highly the small class sizes and close interaction with staff. Employers of CHC graduates consistently report on their high levels of knowledge, skills, job readiness and industry awareness.
Duration
1 year part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
N/A
CRICOS Code
N/A
Mode
On campus, External/Online
Course Code
SS35
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
N/A
Career outcomes from a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling
A Social Science degree at CHC prepares you to serve with compassion, insight, and purpose wherever people need care, support, and advocacy. Grounded in a Christian values, our graduates are equipped to understand the complexities of human behaviour and respond with empathy and wisdom. Whether working in counselling, community services, or the broader social sector, a career in Social Science can bring hope, healing, and justice into the lives of others.
Admissions Criteria
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Applicants who have recently completed secondary education are not eligible for entry to this course. You will require a completed Bachelor level qualification.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with a Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant people-helping field are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible for admission to this course.
English language proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
What to expect
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling offers a focused, one-year part-time pathway to develop essential skills for working with young people. Through four specialised units, you’ll deepen your understanding of the unique developmental, emotional, and relational needs of children and adolescents, while also growing in self-awareness as a counsellor. Delivered online with some on-campus components, the course provides the flexibility to fit around your schedule. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised support, and strong industry relevance—making this a valuable step for professionals seeking to expand or specialise their counselling practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Studies consists of 4 core units:
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling would consist of four units of study totalling 40cps. It is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in trauma counselling. Students in the Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling must complete all of the units listed.
A standard unit carrying a weighting of 10 credit points has an EFTSL value of 0.125 and a semester workload of 150 hours. This includes element such as scheduled contact time, personal study, and preparation of assessment tasks. Unit outlines include a breakdown of these elements as they apply to each unit.
The standard part-time workload for the course is two units, or 20 credit points, over two semesters, totalling 40 credit points.
Unit outlines available early 2026.
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Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.
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