This program includes 200 hours in a placement agency, over two consecutive trimesters, including 40 hours of face-to-face client counselling. It means a great amount of practice and hands-on experience. After completing this course students will be prepared for a successful career in counselling.

Completion of an undergraduate degree in any field from an accredited Higher Education Provider, or Completion of a Higher Education Advanced Diploma and relevant work experience, or Completion of an Associate Degree in a similar field of study and relevant work experience. AND Completion of a Counselling Applicant Screening Questionnaire, and Completion of a National Criminal History Record check within 30 days of accepting the offer. International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent). Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Qualifications Recognition Policy Unit to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by ACAP.