Master of Counselling

aifc is a VET provider, whereas ACOM/SCD is a Higher Education provider.  Both VET and HE providers offer qualifications that are nationally recognised. VET qualifications aim to provide a practical, work-oriented skills base, whereas HE has an emphasis on knowledge, theory, and the development of critical thinking skills. There are also differences in the grading and assessment process, with VET qualifications using competency-based assessment, and HE qualifications generally using a grading approach to assessment.

Students can choose to enrol in just one course and no more, and don’t need to decide on completing the full pathway in sequence.

aifc is pioneering a program of personal and professional development courses to equip students, alumni and the broader Christian community (both nationally and abroad) with shorter, non-accredited course options and workshops that are relevant, tailored and responsive to immediate needs.  The aifc equip program will provide online and short form face to face courses for people wishing to keep adding to their portfolio of transformational knowledge and skills, but who don’t necessarily want to go down the higher education path or commit to a long duration course (or at least not yet!).  

Students enrolled with ACOM can pay their fees upfront or access the Australian Government’s Fee-HELP system.

Fee-Help is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to defer all or part of their higher education tuition fees. Students wishing to utilise Fee-HELP should apply during admission, or contact registrar@acom.edu.au. To read more about Fee-HELP and check your eligibility go to https://www.studyassist.gov.au/.