Tertiary Qualifications
Chris Wood is a Professional Career Counsellor and holds tertiary Career qualifications that are endorsed and accredited by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
Like other professions, Career Counsellors must meet professional standards and undertake regular professional development each year. Chris attends training courses, conferences or University Career practitioner events each year to meet her professional development hours.
Chris has successfully completed the following tertiary qualifications:
- Master of Counselling – Monash University
- Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development – RMIT University
- Bachelor of Science – University of Melbourne
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Holmesglen Institute
- Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Chisholm Institute
Professional Associations
Professional Career Practitioners are required to join relevant Professional Associations and follow a Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics include:
- Ethical principles for professional competency and conduct,
- Ethical principles for career development Practitioner-Client Relationships, and
- Ethical principles for professional relationships.
Chris is a member of the following National and State Associations:
- CDAA (Career Development Association of Australia)
- Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association
- Career Practitioners also uphold the Professional Standards of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
Other Certifications
- Working with Children Check
- Provide First Aid & CPR (updated annually)
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check