What is Level 3 Membership?

https://www.theaca.net.au/level3-membership.php

A Registered Counsellor Level 3 has graduated from an ACA-accredited course of study in counselling at the following AQF levels. For a list of ACA Accredited courses visit: https://www.theaca.net.au/careers-and-study.php

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Counselling (AQF level 7) plus evidence of 75 hours post-qualification supervision
• Master of Counselling (AQF level 9) plus evidence of 75 hours post-qualification or
• ACA Accredited Course at Bachelor AQF level 7 or Master AQF level 9 with evidence of 75 hours post-qualification supervision hours.

What do I need to apply for Membership:

• Certificate or Testamur of qualification certified by a JP (Justice of the Peace)
• Full Academic Transcript of qualification certified by a JP (Justice of the Peace)
• Evidence of 75 hours post qualification supervision hours – Letters from past and present supervisors on company letterhead signed and dated are approved, workplace logbooks signed by supervisors are also approved.

Please note: A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Counselling AQF level 8 are not eligible for level 3 membership.

Prerequisites

• Completed at minimum of two years post-qualification supervised counselling practice and,
• Must provide evidence of 75 hours post-qualification professional/clinical supervision and,
• Must provide a statutory declaration for 750 client contact hours. https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-02/commonwealth-statutory-declaration-form.pdf

The ACA Scope of Practice page 15 states: https://www.theaca.net.au/documents/ACA_Scope_combined.pdf

Qualifications: ACA does not accept qualifications in psychology, social science, social work, welfare, mental health, education, theology, genetic counselling, financial counselling, rehabilitation counselling, or hybrid qualifications.