EDF5535 Counselling internship
Faculty of Education
EDF5535 Counselling internship is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Overview
This is a fieldwork placement unit that develops a range of professional skills and will acquaint you with issues of professional ethics and practice in counselling. You will be required to complete 512 placement hours in total, of which 200 hours are 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face counselling) and 312 hours are 'non-contact' (e.g. observation).
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A to First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester to Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective essay on field supervisor assessment of placement performance (2800 words or equivalent)Work integratedCompetency hurdle35%
- Counselling log book/skill progress reflective report (4000 words or equivalent)Work integratedCompetency hurdle50%
- Ethical case conceptualisation and presentation (1200 words or equivalent)Presentation15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate competency and advanced knowledge and skills in professional practice
- 2
apply ethical principles to field practice
- 3
complete a professional log book and case notes
- 4
make appropriate specialist and agency referrals
- 5
demonstrate knowledge of local community and human services
- 6
understand legal and ethical principles relevant to counselling.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Workload
- 512 hours of scheduled placement activities across the teaching period
Fieldwork
- 200 hours of client contact; 312 non-contact hours across the teaching period
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Li Fern Tong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5535?
EDF5535 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5535 offered?
In 2027, EDF5535 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does EDF5535 have an exam?
No. EDF5535 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.