Advanced Certificate in Child & Youth Counselling

Provide Better Support to Children and Youth in Need

The Advanced Certificate in Child & Youth Counselling is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support young people effectively. Whether you’re entering the field or advancing your existing career, this course will help you make a positive impact on children and adolescents during their most critical stages of development.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
This course takes approximately 300 hours of study, but you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace.
Delivery
Study this course 100% online from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Child care worker
  • Child development assistant
  • Early childhood educator (entry-level)
  • Youth support worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Child behavioural support assistant
  • Learning support assistant
  • Social services assistant
  • Junior family support worker
  • Community services assistant

What You’ll Get

  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee – receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.
  • Unlimited tutor support via phone or email to help you succeed.
  • An industry-recognised professional certificate after completing the course.
  • Pay upfront and receive free printed course books and notes and a study pack including all your study essentials.
  • Access to The Career Center – get a FREE CV Review and job tips to help you succeed.
  • FREE 12-month student membership to the International Association for Counselling on completion.
  • Free Student Resources - Once you enrol, you will receive a Student ID card, allowing you to instantly prove your official status and access over 150,000 student discounts both in TCA and around the world.

The Career Center Access:

  • Free CV Templates – Freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates.
  • Free CV Review – Receive detailed feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd.
  • Job Tips & Resources – A clear five-step job success process for you to follow to land your dream job.
  • Job Interview Ready – Receive tips & tricks on how to ace your next job interview.

Payment Options

  • Payment Plan: $29 per week, interest-free, no deposit.
  • Upfront Payment: Up to 40% Off
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.

Course Accreditation

Education Institute Member of the International Association for Counselling

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited

This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

TCA is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

CPD Certified

TCA is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming that our courses are compatible with global CPD principles.

TCA is also a registered: 

  • Xero Education Partner. 
  • MYOB Approved Education Partner .
  • The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) Accredited Training Provider.
  • The International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP) Accredited Training Provider.
  • AAT Approved Training Provider.
  • Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Member.
  • The International Live Events Association Accredited Training Provider.
  • Education Institute Member with the International Association for Counselling.

About The Course

Transform Young Lives with Industry-Recognised Knowledge and Skills in Child Development and Counselling

  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents?
  • Looking to gain essential skills in counselling and psychological development to start a meaningful career in youth support? 
  • Or perhaps you’re already in a related field and want to deepen your skills and understanding to provide better guidance and care?

If supporting and empowering young lives is your calling, this course is precisely what you’ve been looking for.

Introducing the Advanced Certificate in Child & Youth Counselling—a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support young people effectively. Whether you’re entering the field or advancing your existing career, this course will help you make a positive impact on children and adolescents during their most critical stages of development.

In this course, you’ll explore three key certificates, where you’ll learn:

  • Child Psychological Development: Gain an in-depth understanding of child psychology from infancy through socialisation, morality, and cognitive growth stages.
  • Adolescent Psychological Development: Explore the complexities of adolescence, including physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development and the transition to adulthood.
  • Counselling Skills: Develop practical counselling techniques, including listening, questioning, and finding solutions to support young individuals in overcoming challenges.

Upon completing this course, you’ll be ready to pursue fulfilling opportunities in roles supporting children and young people. Whether working in child care, youth services, education, or community support, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact. Help shape brighter futures by empowering young individuals to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Every child and adolescent deserves a champion, and with the right skills, that could be you. Enquire now and harness the skills needed to guide young people through their challenges, foster their growth, and make a real difference in their lives.

Testimonials

"I am excited to have started my studies in youth counselling and exploring, learning more about mental disorders and how these disorders are formed. There has been an increase in mental health across the and I am very interested in exploring the different types of mental disorders. This is especially a personal journey for me as I am a survivor of being in a 12-year very violent and toxic relationship with a full-blown covert narcissist." - Iritana W.

 I recently completed my advanced course in Psychology & Counseling online. The course was both interesting and informative. The flexible schedule allowed me to complete it at my own pace, stress-free. The tutors and staff were always available to assist with any questions, assignments or doubts about the readings that I didn't understand. They were extremely supportive. The online materials provided were also very helpful. I feel positive and confident that I can apply this knowledge in practice and pursue a career in counselling." - Namgay W.

“I'm doing the Psychology and Counselling course. Great learning material, understandable and clear. Well presented and explained. For me, the written material on top online material is beneficial. Assignments are manageable. Very recommendable as further education." - Sonia

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