Become a Financial Counsellor
Overview of the Qualification
The entry-level qualification to become a financial counsellor is the nationally-accredited Diploma of Financial Counselling (CHC51115). This consists of 17 units covering a variety of subjects including specialist financial counselling knowledge, skills in counselling, mental health, advocacy and community development. You can find more detail about the units offered in the diploma
here.
To make sure that you are well equipped for your role, the qualification also includes a mandatory 220 hours of work placement. Placement is a structured approach to learning, where you will be “placed” in a financial counselling agency so that you can get some hands on experience by observing how financial counsellors operate.
How long does it take?
It usually takes people between 12 and 24 months to complete the Diploma of Financial Counselling.
How do I apply?
You will need to enrol with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The table below has a list of the RTOs providing the Diploma and links to further information about them. Please contact each institution directly for more information.
See also
Fact Sheet 2 - Do I Need a Licence to be a Financial Counsellor