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Counsellors nec

ANZSCO Code: 272199 

Counsellors provide advice and support for different problems, such as job issues, relationship troubles, social challenges, and school-related concerns. They use therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other talking methods to help people understand and manage their emotions. In a safe and supportive setting, counsellors help individuals explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, guiding them to find coping strategies and achieve personal growth.

Counsellors nec

Occupation Descriptions for Counsellors nec

Counsellors offer support and guidance for job-related, relationship, social, and educational problems. They use therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other talking therapies to help people understand and manage their emotional issues. The job category “Counsellors nec” includes counsellors who don’t fit into other specific categories.

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

  • Gambling Counsellor
  • Grief Counsellor
  • Life Coach
  • Sexual Assault Counsellor
  • Trauma Counsellor

Occupations in this group may work in a call centre.

Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

Other occupations included in the ANZSCO Unit Group 2721 Counsellors are:

  • Careers Counsellor
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • Family and Marriage Counsellor
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Student Counsellor

Psychologists are advised to contact the Australian Psychological Society for an assessment if they need to migrate as a Psychologist.

Counsellor NEC is a VETASSESS Group A occupation

Group A

To work in this occupation, you need a qualification equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. 

Additionally, you must have at least one year of highly relevant work experience at the appropriate skill level, completed within the last five years. 

Both your qualifications and work experience must be positively assessed to receive a positive Skills Assessment Outcome.

Group A

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels: 

  • AQF Diploma 
  • AQF Advanced Diploma 
  • AQF Associate Degree or 
  • AQF Graduate Diploma

Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week): 

To qualify, you need one year of post-qualification paid employment (20 hours or more per week) that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation and at the appropriate skill level, completed within the last five years before applying for a Skills Assessment.

Additionally, if your Bachelor’s degree is in a related field but not considered ‘highly relevant,’ you can still qualify if you also hold an Australian Graduate Diploma in Counseling or Psychotherapy.

Qualification and Employment Criteria

Qualification

AQF Bachelor degree or higher

On a case-by-case basis, the following fields of study can be considered if followed by highly relevant employment:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Social Work in Clinical/Counselling Stream

Highly relevant major fields of study include:

  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy

Employment

Counsellors provide guidance on job-related, relationship, social, and educational challenges. They help individuals identify and understand their emotional issues using therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other talking therapies.

The occupation group Counsellors nec covers Counsellors not elsewhere classified in ANZSCO.

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting counselling interviews with individuals, couples, and family groups.
  • Presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change.
  • May work in a call centre.

Additional tasks may include:

  • maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
  • referring clients to other practitioners and service providers where appropriate.

In Australia, there are currently no legal requirements for licensing or registration to work as a Counsellor. However, some employers may require membership in a professional body, such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

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    Supporting material for assessment

    When applying for a Skills Assessment, make sure to provide enough evidence to support your proof of identity, qualifications, and employment claims. You can find a complete list of the required documents on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.

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