This course is industry endorsed and will provide you with a set of skills for working with clients who have gambling problems. An online course, ideally suited to those already working as counsellors, financial counsellors or case-workers, it would also assist other health professionals who want to develop specialised skills to support clients and their families with gambling issues.
Learn More
For more details about this course click on the Course Information Brochure below.
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- DurationThis is an online, self-directed course delivered via our online portal, Booth Online. You will have a maximum of six months from enrolment to complete this course.
- Date2025 Enrolment Intakes: 13-27 October
- Delivery ModeOnline, self-directed learning
- Trainer(s) Maria Turnbull
- Fees$900 AUD
This fee includes all learning and assessment resources, online support and assessment services for a period of six months.
Course fee reductions and subsidies may also apply for personnel of The Salvation Army. More information is available in the Personnel Development Policy here.
Who should consider this training?
This skill set is ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their existing skills to include problem gambling work. A nationally recognised course, endorsed by industry, it provides a set of skills that will help you support individuals and their families in dealing with the problems of gambling.
Course Structure
This skill set is a nationally recognised qualification which requires the successful completion of two units over a six month period.
Refer to the Units tab above for a full list of units available at Eva Burrows College for this course.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is most suited to individuals who either;
- hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in Community Services related discipline
- or have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process.
This course is open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not registered to accept international students. The eligibility of students will be confirmed during enrolment.
Additional Requirements
Students must have access to at least three clients who gamble to harmful levels. This can include up to two who are the ‘affected other’ of a problem gambler, in order to complete their assessments.
Ready to Apply?
To register your interest, email vtoenquiries@ebc.edu.au. The 2025 Enrolment Intakes for this course are:
* 13-27 October
An online enrolment application link will be emailed to you once the intake opens.
Elective
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CHCGMB001 Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
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CHCGMB002 Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
Pathway 1 - New |
Pathway 2 - RPL |
Pathway 3 - Upgrade |
New to problem gambling |
Currently in the role with no formal qualification |
Needing to upgrade your qualification |
For all aspiring and new Problem Gambling Counsellors |
You are currently working as a Problem Gambling Counsellor who has the experience but not the qualification. |
You already hold a qualification but want to upgrade. |
Upon successful completion of all assessment tasks, and being deemed competent in all units, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the CHCSS00111 Problem Gambling Skill Set.
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications.
For information on this course or any other Vocational Training courses email vtoenquiries@ebc.edu.au.