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RPL Assessment Pathway · CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Turn Your Counselling Experience into a Nationally Recognised Diploma

If you already work in counselling, the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling RPL pathway formally recognises the skills and experience you've built on the job.

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6 Mths
Duration
Online
Delivery
17
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level
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RPL Assessment Pathway · CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Turn Your Counselling Experience into a Nationally Recognised Diploma

If you already work in counselling, the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling RPL pathway formally recognises the skills and experience you've built on the job.

Recognition of Prior LearningNationally Recognised · CHC51015100% Online
6 Mths
Duration
Online
Delivery
17
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level

This is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), not a course you study. A qualified assessor evaluates the skills and experience you already have against the nationally recognised qualification.

Why Get Recognised

The Skills You Already Have, Formally Recognised.

Same Nationally Recognised CHC51015 Qualification As Study-Based Graduates

RPL Process Typically Takes 8 Weeks To 6 Months, Subject To Eligibility

One-On-One Competency Interview With A Qualified Assessor

Are You Eligible?

RPL Eligibility

Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment pathway for people already working in the field. Here’s what the provider looks for.

Approximately 2 years of experience working in a defined and supported counselling role in an established agency

Language, literacy & numeracy (LLN) assessment may apply

Basic level computer skills and access to a computer are required

Students must complete a self-reflection questionnaire to determine RPL eligibility

Must demonstrate capacity to manage assessment requirements

Access to workplace facilities, resources, and equipment as outlined in the Assessment Conditions Checklist (ACC)

Not sure whether your experience fits? Submit an enquiry and the provider will confirm your eligibility before anything else.

Where It Can Take You

Career Paths & Direction

Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.

CounsellorCounsellors work with individuals, couples, families, or groups to support mental health, wellbeing, and…

Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What’s Assessed

17 Units of Competency Assessed · 13 Core, 4 Electives

Your evidence and experience are assessed against each unit of competency in the nationally recognised qualification.

Core Units · 13 units
  • CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
  • CHCCSL003Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  • CHCCSL004Research and apply personality and development theories
  • CHCCSL005Apply learning theories in counselling
  • CHCCSL006Select and use counselling therapies
  • CHCCSL007Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  • CHCCSM005Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  • CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units · 4 units
  • CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
  • CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
  • CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
  • CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your RPL Assessment

Flexible Online RPL Delivery

Traxion Training specialises in delivering qualifications through online Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), designed for experienced professionals currently employed in their respective industries, allowing a tailored and efficient path to certification.

Self-Reflection Questionnaire

Students begin the RPL process with a self-reflection questionnaire to identify existing skills and knowledge, determining whether they are eligible for RPL or if additional training is needed.

Assessment-Only RPL Pathway

All courses can be completed using an assessment-only pathway through RPL if the candidate possesses sufficient skills and experience as determined by the assessor, significantly shortening training duration.

One-on-One Assessor Interview

The RPL process includes a one-on-one competency questioning interview with a qualified assessor to verify the student's knowledge and skills.

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Your Provider

Traxion Training

Traxion Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based in Australia offering professional development short courses and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications tailored to the community services and health sector. Their focus areas include Early Childhood Education, Aged Care, Disability Care, Community Care, and School-Based Education Support. Their guiding principles are Care, Commitment, Collaboration, and Innovation, with a vision to empower people by building confidence and competence in the community services and health industry.

RTO Code 32254 (nationally accredited)
Fees & Funding

Flexible Ways To Pay

$4,500
full RPL assessment fee, as published by the provider
EASY WAYS TO PAY
Pay upfront
Fees shown are as published by the provider and may change. Instalment plans may be available. Submit an enquiry to confirm current fees and payment options.
The Process

How The RPL Assessment Works

From enquiry to assessment outcome, step by step.

1
Complete the online application/enrolment form
2
Complete a self-reflection questionnaire to identify existing skills and determine RPL eligibility
3
Receive RPL kit from Traxion Training
4
Compile evidence documents and workplace portfolio
5
Undergo one-on-one competency questioning interview with a qualified assessor
6
Submit observation recording sheets and third-party verification from current workplace supervisor
Why Students Choose Us

Recognised Training, Real Support

Nationally Recognised

CHC51015 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254).

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This pathway suits experienced professionals currently working in counselling or a closely related mental health support role. Eligibility is confirmed through a self-reflection questionnaire at the start of the process. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether your background and work history meet the current eligibility criteria.
You will be asked to compile an evidence portfolio demonstrating your existing skills and knowledge against the units of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling. Evidence can include workplace documentation, supervisor or third-party verification, and records of your professional practice. Your assessor will guide you on what is sufficient for each unit.
The process starts with a self-reflection questionnaire to identify your existing competencies. You then build an evidence portfolio, and a qualified assessor from Traxion Training (RTO 32254) reviews that evidence against the qualification requirements. The process also includes a one-on-one competency questioning interview to verify your knowledge and skills.
For candidates currently employed in the industry with relevant experience, the RPL process typically takes approximately 8 weeks to 6 months. Duration depends on the depth of your evidence, how promptly you can compile documentation, and whether any gap training is identified. Submit an enquiry to get a clearer picture based on your specific background.
Where your evidence falls short of a unit's requirements, gap training may be required before that unit can be assessed as competent. This is a normal part of the RPL process and ensures the qualification reflects genuine competency. Your assessor will identify any gaps and advise on the appropriate next steps.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this pathway. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and instalment options.
Yes. A USI is required for all nationally recognised training in Australia, including RPL assessments. You will need to have your USI before your qualification can be issued. You can create one for free at the official USI government website.
Yes. If your evidence demonstrates competency across all units, you receive the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, which is the identical nationally recognised AQF qualification as one completed through traditional classroom or online study. There is no distinction on the certificate or in the national qualifications register.
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About This Course

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling is a nationally recognised AQF qualification for experienced professionals working in counselling or related mental health support roles. Delivered by Traxion Training (RTO 32254), this pathway is an assessment-only RPL process, not a training course. A qualified assessor evaluates evidence of your existing skills and experience directly against the requirements of the national qualification.

The process begins with a self-reflection questionnaire to map your existing competencies and confirm your eligibility before any assessment commitment. From there, you build an evidence portfolio and complete a one-on-one competency interview with your assessor. Where evidence falls short of a unit's requirements, gap training may be required before that unit can be signed off.

The qualification you receive if your evidence demonstrates competency is the identical CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling as one earned through traditional study, carrying the same national recognition.

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Last updated: July 2026