
Diploma of Financial Counselling
With many people experiencing financial challenges, skilled counsellors in this specialist field are in high demand. With this course, you'll gain advanced knowledge to recognise and respond to financial crisis situations and build effective counselling relationships.
This course has a focus on financial counselling in context of community service, assisting clients experiencing financial issues who need help managing debt and other financial matters.
Financial counsellors work across a variety of metropolitan, regional and remote settings and can assist both individuals and small businesses.
The course includes practical work placement with a financial counselling agency. You'll also learn how to perform financial calculations, and prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports with clients.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Low fee
- Existing worker traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study areas
- Community Services
- Financial Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC51122
- WA State ID: BIP8
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Make a difference to the lives of those experiencing financial hardship with a range of specialist, financial advocacy and counselling skills.
Financial counsellors work alongside individuals, families and small businesses to manage their finances and understand their credit and debt issues as well as their legal and financial rights and obligations. It also provides a solid understanding of social justice and systemic issues that impact on people experiencing financial hardship.
At the end of this course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to provide financial information, limited financial advice covered within the AFSL exemption and advocacy, as well as provide systemic advocacy within a social justice framework. You will also learn counselling skills to effectively communicate with clients.
To be able to operate in Australia as a financial counsellor, you must have this qualification.
SM TAFE is the only registered training organisation in WA to deliver this course face-to-face.
Many charitable organisations seek to employ people who can provide these specialist financial support services and those already working in the community services sector will also benefit from being able to provide financial information and support to help people regain control of their lives.
Want to find out more about this industry?Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise on our Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course has a focus on financial counselling in context of community service, assisting clients experiencing financial issues who need help managing debt and other financial matters.
Financial counsellors work across a variety of metropolitan, regional and remote settings and can assist both individuals and small businesses.
The course includes practical work placement with a financial counselling agency. You'll also learn how to perform financial calculations, and prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports with clients.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Low fee
- Existing worker traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study areas
- Community Services
- Financial Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC51122
- WA State ID: BIP8
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Make a difference to the lives of those experiencing financial hardship with a range of specialist, financial advocacy and counselling skills.
Financial counsellors work alongside individuals, families and small businesses to manage their finances and understand their credit and debt issues as well as their legal and financial rights and obligations. It also provides a solid understanding of social justice and systemic issues that impact on people experiencing financial hardship.
At the end of this course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to provide financial information, limited financial advice covered within the AFSL exemption and advocacy, as well as provide systemic advocacy within a social justice framework. You will also learn counselling skills to effectively communicate with clients.
To be able to operate in Australia as a financial counsellor, you must have this qualification.
SM TAFE is the only registered training organisation in WA to deliver this course face-to-face.
Many charitable organisations seek to employ people who can provide these specialist financial support services and those already working in the community services sector will also benefit from being able to provide financial information and support to help people regain control of their lives.
Want to find out more about this industry?Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise on our Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page.
Delivery locations
Make a difference to the lives of those experiencing financial hardship with a range of specialist, financial advocacy and counselling skills.
Financial counsellors work alongside individuals, families and small businesses to manage their finances and understand their credit and debt issues as well as their legal and financial rights and obligations. It also provides a solid understanding of social justice and systemic issues that impact on people experiencing financial hardship.
At the end of this course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to provide financial information, limited financial advice covered within the AFSL exemption and advocacy, as well as provide systemic advocacy within a social justice framework. You will also learn counselling skills to effectively communicate with clients.
To be able to operate in Australia as a financial counsellor, you must have this qualification.
SM TAFE is the only registered training organisation in WA to deliver this course face-to-face.
Many charitable organisations seek to employ people who can provide these specialist financial support services and those already working in the community services sector will also benefit from being able to provide financial information and support to help people regain control of their lives.
Want to find out more about this industry?Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise on our Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.