CHC51122

Diploma of Financial Counselling

Learning Mode

Online/Virtual

Location

Online

Duration

15 Months

Study Load

Part-time/Full-time

Course Overview

This nationally recognised Diploma qualification, which includes work placement, provides students with specialist knowledge of legal options and strategies to manage debt and financial difficulties. Financial counsellors serve as advocates within a framework of social justice and client empowerment, offering support to both individuals and businesses. Graduates can pursue careers as financial counsellors in a range of settings, including non-government agencies and community services, across metropolitan, regional, and remote areas.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that individuals seeking entry have sufficient relevant work experience to demonstrate a strong likelihood of success at this qualification level in a role that involves providing support, advocacy, case management, or client-focused services.

Units of Competency

1 Establishing the Financial Counsellor and Client Relationship

  • CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCFIN006 Establish the financial counselling relationship

2 Technical skills, Knowledge and Attributes in Financial Counselling (1)

  • CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making process
  • CHCFIN007 Provide advice, counselling and representation to financial counselling clients
  • CHCFIN010 Apply basic concepts of small business to financial counselling
  • CHCLEG002 Interpret and use legal information

3 Technical skills, Knowledge and Attributes in Financial Counselling (2)

  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  • CHCFIN008 Apply professional standards in financial counselling
  • CHCFIN009 Provide financial counselling and systemic advocacy within a social justice framework
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

4 The Context of Financial Difficulties and Adversities

  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements

5 Financial Literacy

  • CHCCDE018 Develop and implement community programs
  • CHCEDU005 Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

Full fee $ 8000 Eligible candidates can apply for VET Student Loans (VSL).
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

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