Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee36,720 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year18,360 AUD
Course Duration2.0 Year
(104 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
The Advanced Diploma of Counselling course is designed to provide students with the essential foundational knowledge and skills to enable them to work as a counsellor or to enhance their current skills and work practice. The course has a practical evidence based focus and is trauma informed with self-reflection and self-evaluation processes incorporated to foster effective professional development.This is an entry level course, with an emphasis on practical skill development, which will enable students to:Provide face to face and online counsellingCreate a therapeutic environment that facilitates the helping relationshipUnderstand the major counselling theories and how to apply person-centred approaches to counselling situations, whether face to face or onlineWork effectively with clients within a culturally responsive and respectful frameworkApply ethical principles to complex professional contextsApply self-reflection, critical thinking skills and professional standards to own counselling performanceApply their learning in a clinical placement, working directly with clients whilst undergoing clinical supervision.The course structure is designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes progressively throughout the course leading to the attainment of a coherent set of relevant and practical counselling skills. This course includes 140 hour counselling practicum in a professional environment, with a minimum of 40 hours of face-to-face client counselling. This will be supported by clinical supervision in small groups.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
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Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
NSW
Campus:16 Masons Drive Campus
Address:16 Masons Drive North Parramatta, North Parramatta, NSW 2138
