Course code: EQ60
Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling)
Course overview
Help students navigate the intricate pathways that connect education to employment
The need for high-quality career guidance has never been greater. Recognising this, the Department of Education and Training’s National Career Education Strategy emphasises that every Australian student should have access to high-quality career education from primary school onwards. Similarly, businesses and industries emphasise supporting employees in anticipating and managing workplace and job market shifts.
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling) empowers you to be at the forefront of this vital field. Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamic world of work and equip yourself with up-to-date knowledge of career theory, processes, and best practices. Develop the essential skills to build strong relationships with students or clients, guiding them through the intricate pathways connecting their aspirations to fulfilling careers.
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has endorsed the Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling) delivered by QUT as meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners for a period of three years from August 2022 to August 2025.
This course is not an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and does not qualify graduates for teacher registration in Australia.
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6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Duration
AUD $ 2,400
Estimated Total Fees
Why this course
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling) equips graduates to offer high-quality career guidance. The essential skills and knowledge graduates acquire will help them guide students and clients toward fulfilling careers.
Flexible study
You have the option to study full-time or part-time to suit your needs
Endorsements
This course is endorsed by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA)
Rankings
QUT is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for employer–student connections
Course units
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling) with:
6-month program
- a completed recognise bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
or
- a completed recognised diploma in a relevant area, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant area
or
- five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area.
Course outcomes
Graduates will build active listening, empathy and communication skills; learn how to guide clients through the process of identifying goals, exploring options and creating actionable plans; develop skills to understand and address the needs of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds; and gain keen insights into local, national and global labour markets.
Skills and tools in this course
- Relationship building and communication
- Career planning and goal setting
- Understanding diverse client groups
- Labour market expertise
- Career education program development
- Career counselling skills
Potential career opportunities
Career development practitioner
Provide advice about employment, training and career advancement to professionals, executives and people looking to change careers. Help people understand and develop their skills to make career and education decisions.
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Average Salary
$65,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2024
Careers consultant
Help clients with career decision-making and development, job hunting, and returning to work after illness or accident.
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Average Salary
$75,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2024
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What our students say
The relevance of the course material is incredible. It covered all areas of career development and included diversity inclusion, people with disabilities, and Indigenous areas – so it covered a whole range. So from this perspective, the quality of the content was just awesome and really relatable to what’s happening in the world today.Catherine, Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling)
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Education
QUT Online’s innovative learning design
Our postgraduate courses are designed by a team of expert learning designers.
Industry outlook: career development and counselling in education
There is a pressing need for students – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – to receive comprehensive career support from a young age. A core element of this national strategy will be providing high-quality career advice to children from primary school age onwards.
Integrating Indigenous content into the classroom
Nicky takes on a Graduate Certificate in Education (Indigenous Education) to broaden the scope of early education
Frequently asked questions
No, this course is a career counselling course, not a guidance and counselling course.
No, this course is open to anyone who meets the entry requirements.
This course alone will not enable you to become a teacher.
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