This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Job prospects
The Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Careers Counsellor
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Careers Counsellors provide individuals and groups with information about career choices and assist individuals with self-development.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
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Drug and Alcohol Counsellors provide support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develop strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provide community education. They may work in call centres.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Family and Marriage Counsellor
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Family and Marriage Counsellors assist individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties. They may work in call centres.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Rehabilitation Counsellors assist physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Student Counsellor
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Student Counsellors provide information and assistance to students, parents and teachers about a wide range of matters, such as students' personal problems, learning difficulties and special requirements.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Other Counsellor and Life Coach
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Other Counsellors and Life Coaches includes jobs like Gambling Counsellor, Grief Counsellor, Life Coach, Sexual Assault Counsellor, and Trauma Counsellor. Occupations in this group may work in call centres.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Ministers of Religion
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Ministers of Religion perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Clinical Psychologist
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Consult with individuals, families and groups to assess and treat psychological issues and disorders
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Educational Psychologist
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Educational Psychologists investigate learning and teaching, and develop psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Organisational Psychologist
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Organisational Psychologists apply psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Psychotherapist
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Psychotherapists provide diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Other Psychologist
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Other Psychologists includes jobs like Counselling Psychologist and Sport Psychologist.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Historian
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Historians research the history of human activity and prepare accounts of findings.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Interpreter
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Interpreters transfer spoken or signed languages into other spoken or signed languages, usually within a limited timeframe in the presence of the participants requiring the translation.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Translator
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Translators transfer source texts from one language into another, usually within an extended time frame to allow for corrections and modifications and without the presence of the participants requiring the translation.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Archaeologist
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Archaeologists study human activity in the past, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data left behind, which includes artefacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes (the archaeological record).
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Other Social Professional
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Other Social Professionals includes jobs like Anthropologist, Criminologist, Geographer, Heritage Consultant, Linguist, Parole Board Member, Political Scientist, Sociologist, and Transport Analyst.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Social Worker
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Provide care and advice to people within the community; support people in crisis and connect them with community welfare programs covering housing, welfare, employment or support with human rights issues.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Community Arts Worker
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Community Arts Workers identify issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation, and design and implement strategies to facilitate and encourage community arts projects and happenings, and promote the value of community cultural development.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Recreation Officer
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Recreation Officers plan, organise and coordinate recreation facilities and programs through organisations such as local governments, schools, church bodies and youth organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Welfare Worker
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Welfare Workers assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional or financial difficulties to improve quality of life, by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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recognition (RTO code 40655)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.