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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY VPS011

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Why Study Psychology?

Studying psychology helps us to understand human behaviour and emotions.  A knowledge of psychology is useful for many different careers. From counselling to teaching to psychology to law enforcement to human resources to marketing to business. And much more. It is, therefore, a useful qualification to have for many different careers.

 

 

What Will You Learn In This Course?

Study three core modules of –

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Psychology and Counselling
  • Industry Project – The industry project is useful to students as it allows you to focus on an area of psychology that you are particularly interested in.

There are nine modules in the course, so after completing the three core modules, you get to choose six more modules that are of particular interest to you and your career. For example, mental health, sports psychology, counselling, marketing etc.

You can see the wide range of options below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY VPS011
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING BPS102
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 6 of the following 20 modules.
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BPS224
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY II - BPS204
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT BPS201
 CRIMINAL PROFILING BPS227
 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS309
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215
 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105
 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS103
 MANAGING CHANGE BBS207
 MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULTS BPS216
 MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY BPS107
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311
 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY BPS306
 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BPS106
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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What Next?

Some people will use this course to launch a career in something closely related to psychology; but others might not. Studying psychology has an added benefit above most other studies, in that it helps you better understand people. By understanding people, you are better equipped to interact with employers, workmates, clients and customers -and wherever you work, you are going to have to interact with other people.

If you do move into working in a psychology related area, it might be counselling, or perhaps welfare or human resources.

Counselling encompasses a range of different types of roles. Counselling can include those offering pastoral care as well as those who come from a health care background. Counsellors may work for local government health bodies, hospitals, day care centres, youth clubs or churches. Some work in private practice offering an alternative to psychiatrists and psychologists. In many western countries psychotherapists have a similar role to counsellors but offer more long term therapy.

Counsellors may specialise in working with particular groups of people, or with particular problems, although many deal with a variety of clients and problems. Most counsellors do not treat individuals with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Instead, they focus on problems which can affect all kinds of people in their daily lives such as life crises, grief, relationship difficulties, anger management, and even finding appropriate careers.

Counselling is not the only option after this course. If you want to explore other employment possibilities ask us; but whatever you do: keep your mind open to the vast array of possibilities -not only what exists now; but what will exist after you graduate. 

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
How to be a Life CoachLife coaching is a relatively new profession - although coaches have been around for a long time in the guise of trainers, instructors, managers and tutors for various professions and disciplines. Life coaching is not easily defined, but it is a type of mentoring which focuses on helping individuals to achieve what they would like to achieve and thereby to lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike other forms of coaching, it takes place outside of the workplace and is concerned with all aspects of a person’s life.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!