Diploma Training

To become a Financial Counsellor you will need to complete the Diploma of Financial Counselling including the 220 hour workplacement component.

The Diploma of Financial Counselling is a nationally recognised qualification that is offered by a number of training providers. The course comprises of 17 units of study. It can be completed full time or part-time. A 220 hour structured work placement (volunteer) in a financial counselling agency is a part of the course.

About Workplacements:
Workplacements may be difficult to find depending on your location, each agency’s capacity or policy on work placements or the number of students in your area seeking workplacements. You can find the names and locations of Financial Counselling agencies by using the Find a Financial Counsellor Directory on our homepage.
Because there can be limited workplacements opportunities, workplacements are offered by Financial Counselling STEPs Simulated Workplace (stepsagency.org.au)

Training Providers:
A list of training providers who deliver the Diploma of Financial Counselling CHC51115 or CHC51122 is below. Tuition costs, study options and course duration vary between each provider. View their websites or contact them for further information including workplacement options they are able to provide. 

To assist with the cost of tuition, we provide scholarships available for eligible students. See below. 

Assistance for First Nations students:
FCAN encourages First Nations people considering undertaking the Diploma to apply for an FCAN Scholarship or contact us to find out more about assistance with tuition costs. Our First Nations Yarning Circle will assist you with guidance and mentoring while learning to become a Financial Counsellor.

ICAN Learn offers scholarships for eligible First Nations students undertaking the Diploma in Financial Counselling. TAFE NSW also offers fee free tuition for eligible First Nations students.