Assessment Support
Help with the most common and some not-so-common assessment questions and issues.
Last updated on 31 Oct, 2025
Help with assessments
We all need a little help, sometimes, especially with assessments :-)
'Live' Assessments -Trouble Shooting
When things don't go to plan
DCHSTP506 Performance Assessment - VIDEO EXAMPLE
Here is an example of a good and satisfactory Performance Assessment for DCHSTP506 Apply strategic psychotherapy techniques to clinical hypnosis work
Assigning recording privileges to students in zoom live assessments
Referencing in your Assessments
How to reference in your assessments
How do I appeal an assessment result?
Appeals are when you think your assessment has not been marked justly or fairly
How long does it take for assessments to be marked?
Some assessments take longer than others for marking
What else do I need to do for my Hypnosis Performance assessments?
Most performance assessments in the hypnosis courses require students to submit documentation as well as doing the performance assessment
I have questions about an assessment. Who do I contact?
If you have assessment related questions, you can contact your facilitator, or the assessor assigned to that unit.
Who can I ask to be my mock client?
Counselling Practical Assessments (aka Performance assessments)
How do you submit the counselling units' practical assessments?
Live Practical Assessments
Hypnosis Practical Assessments are done live, online via zoom, and are booked via our Assessment Scheduling System.
Do I need to transcribe all role plays?
Recording the role-play assessments
role-plays
What if I have to re-submit an assessment and I have gone over the allocated time for my course?
What happens if I get a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS)?
Assessments are part of learning too
Assessment turn-around times
how long does it normally take for assessments to be marked and returned to me?
Counselling Unit - Performance Assessments
What can I use as a title when I finish?
What can you call yourself in your advertising when you finish
What are assessors?
General information
DCHSPT506 Live Assessments (AKA Performance Assessments) - Evidence Guides
If you are studying any of our hypnosis courses, you will need to complete at least one Live Assessment (aka Performance Assessment). Here we provide the Evidence Guide for the Live Assessment in unit DCHSPT506. This is the exact same guide the assessors will use to mark your performance.
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship - Performance Assessment HELP
A run-through of the Performance Assessment requirements with comments and examples to help you complete it successfully
REDUCING the Recording Size of your VIDEO
Recordings need to be less than 1 gigabyte to upload into Axcelerate. If it isn't this article will help you get it below 1 gigabyte.
How long should my answers be?
Are you wondering how long your written responses in assessments should be? Here is a guide to the length of your answers for written assessments.
Can I do all my recordings via zoom and not have a mock client in the same room as me?
Some of you may be wondering if you can use zoom and record yourself with a mock client in a different location for your performance assessments. The answer is yes for some and a definite no for others!
Book a Time to Speak to Melissa McKay (Counselling and Mental Health Facilitator and Assessor)
This is where you can book a time to speak with Mel. Scroll down to access her schedule and booking page.
Communication Skills and the Counselling Framework Performance Assessment Explanation and Examples
Information, explanation and help with your Communication Skills and the Counselling Framework Performance Assessment.
How to Complete A Client Consultation Form
Client Consultation Forms (case notes) for Counselling Students
Module 3 Performance Assessment Explanation
Performance Assessment Explanation for Module 3 assessments in the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Counselling – Performance Assessment Checklist
A one-stop checklist to view and track all required files for upload in Modules 2 and 3.