CHC81315
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
CHC81315
Skills Recognition offers flexible and fast-track options to attain your Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice. Why not turn your skills, previous qualifications, life and work experience into a career supporting clients to achieve their career goals? Become a highly skilled, industry-ready practitioner by completing this career development course online or face-to-face. This qualification provides a direct pathway to a diverse range of exciting job opportunities where you’ll use your industry expertise and counselling skills to inspire and guide clients through their study, employment, and career options.
Fast-track Your Graduate Certificate in Career Development with RPL
Your time and money are commodities that should not be wasted – so it’s just good career sense to only study and pay for the course content you need. Skills Recognition International is a 100% certified Registered Training Organisation (RTO) authorised to translate your prior learning and experience into subject credits so you can fast-track your career development qualification. Seize a new career pathway by upskilling and drawing on prior work experience you’ve had, or study you’ve completed in related areas.
Start your new and exciting career as a Career Development Practitioner sooner.

Your New Career with a Graduate Certificate in Career Development
This career development course empowers you to work as a career practitioner, offering a broad range of services to clients at various points in their occupational journey. From identifying study and training opportunities, to navigating complex career transitions, you’ll be responsible for mentoring and inspiring clients to overcome occupational challenges and reach career goals.
With strong demand for skilled career counsellors in Australia and across the globe, this qualification enables you to work in a range of settings including education, sporting and training organisations, and government agencies. Alternatively, you may wish to work as an independent consultant and set up a practice of your own.
This course is particularly suited to those who have significant experience in work employment and human resources fields, job seeker agencies, recruitment, counselling, or other similarly aligned positions. Those who’ve completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study will also be suitable candidates for this course.
Study Options
RPL
Online
Face-to-face
Career opportunities
- Career Counsellors or Advisors
- Human Resources Manager
- Employment Counsellors
- Employment Consultant
- Career Practitioners
- Career Coaches
- Rehabilitation Counsellors
- Guidance Officers
- Work Development Officers
- Work Experience Coordinators
- Placement Coordinators
RPL
- Recognition of Prior Learning available upon request
Entry Requirements
- A qualification at diploma level or higher in a discipline related to career development or counselling work
- Significant previous experience working in a job role involving the self directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas and the exercise of independent judgement and decision making.
Location
- Online Delivery
Course length
- 12 months Full-time
Study mode
- Online & Blended Delivery
Assessment
- Assessments, Exams, Zoom Sessions and Case Studies
Start date
- Your course can commence as soon as you enrol
Price
- The course price varies depending on a few factors. Citizenship, prior study, credit transfers and RPL will all affect the overall price. To find out more, email or call Skills Recognition International for a no obligation free quote.
Qualification Description
The Graduate Certificate of Career Development qualifies successful candidates to work as a professional career counsellor, employment consultant, human resources manager, guidance officer, and more. Upon completion of the course, you are eligible to become a professional member of the Career Development Association Australia.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan and run career development sessions, help clients with professional development and career transitions, and manage legal and ethical compliance. You will be qualified to work as a practitioner independently, or in larger service organisations such as schools, sporting clubs, youth organisations, training organisations, and government departments.

Course Structure
There are 7 units in this qualification:
5 Core
2 Electives
Core units
- CHCECD011: Manage quality in career development practice
- BSBLED807: Establish career development services
- BSBLED808: Conduct a career development session
- CHCPRP006: Lead own professional development
- CHCLEG003: Manage legal and ethical compliance
There are 2 elective units for this course.
Contact Skills Recognition International for further information regarding the specific outcome/electives you are after

Support and Delivery
01.
Study Anywhere, Any Time
Get 24/7 access to industry-leading online course modules. Learn at your pace in your space.
- Interactive activities to help cement new knowledge.
- Multi-media formats to help you learn the way you learn best.
- Full support from “real humans” when you need it.
02.
Develop Your Peer Network
- Build a network of peers for future opportunities.
- Choose your level of social interaction with your peers.
- Ask questions in a judgement-free, supportive environment.
03.
Learn From The Best
Our trainers aren’t just ‘college professors,’ they’re working industry professionals. They bring current, practical working knowledge of this rapid moving industry.
- Graduate with confidence that your knowledge is current and actionable.
- Learn ‘hands on’ skills that make you invaluable in your workplace.
- Go beyond the theory and get real world examples to cement your learning.
04.
Industry Connections
- Access a dedicated team of career advisors and make the right career move.
- Get the right advice and connections for your specific needs.
- Get insight into, or connection with government agencies, funding bodies, migration assistance or university pathways.
- Tap our network of professionals working in the industry right now.
05.
All-inclusive Fees, No Hidden Costs
We work hard to minimise your investment in your chosen course. There are zero hidden fees and all course materials are included.
- Learning materials and textbooks.
- Recognition of Prior Learning assessment and application.
- Microsoft Suite access (no new platforms to learn, no fees to pay).
- Access to all online course materials.
- 1-on-1 support from a trainer and assessor.
- Forum and instant messenger support.
- Dedicated student support officers to ensure your time studying is enjoyable and simple.