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Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health

Approved Abbreviation: UGCCounMH

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7170.2

AQF Level: 5

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2021 or later.

For Commencement Year 2020, please refer to: 7170.1 - Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health

The Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health combines a range of units in the social sciences and psychology that serves as a foundation for basic counselling skills, with a particular focus on counselling those experiencing mental health challenges. Students are prepared for careers in a wide range of human services organisations across diverse practice areas, including case work, group or individual counselling, in person or remote, and supporting community development and crisis intervention projects.

Study Mode
Six months full-time

Admission

This short course is available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.

For more information on applying please see the link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

500042

Understanding Society (UG Cert)

500043

Working with Communities (UG Cert)

500044

Mental Health in the Community (UG Cert)

500045

Human Services Intervention Strategies (UG Cert)