Course Overview
This course is a standard entry-level qualification for employment as a support worker in the mental health sector. It is ideal for those interested in starting a career in mental health or those who have experience but do not hold a formal qualification. This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services focusing on rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Contributing to the health and well-being of others can be a rewarding and challenging role in a diverse workforce. Enhance your career prospects in the sector by enrolling in this course.
This course will allow you to understand the diagnosis of clients, how to establish communication with clients, and help them with the recovery process. You will also be given the skills to provide an effective support structure for people at risk of suicide or self-harm. During this course, you will be provided with the skills and support techniques to effectively support clients and their families going through mental illness.
Total number of units = 15 (11 core units, 4 elective units)
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| Core | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health & alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self-advocacy |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| Electives | |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
Enrolment
Enrolment in the program is for a maximum of 24 months. Students must aim to complete modules by the nominated completion date and as a minimum must demonstrate ongoing progression towards completion. Extension for assessment may be awarded at the trainer’s discretion.
Vocational Placement
To be assessed as competent in this qualification you must complete 80 hours of relevant supervised work placement. It is your responsibility to source your placement, however, we will assist where possible. Depending on where you undertake your placement you may also need to undergo a police check and will be required to meet the working with children checks in your state. We take a practical approach to this qualification allowing participants to gain hands-on practice in working with clients. As a trainee you will require access to individuals (friends or family members) to support your program by participating as the client in simulated sessions. Each simulation will need to be recorded and submitted as part of your assessment.
Resources Required
All students require computer or tablet with access to the Internet and a program that can open and edit Word documents (this does not have to be Microsoft Office).
Delivery Options
Online
This course is delivered via our online learning system You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to keep in contact with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course.
Online learning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced Educator via telephone and email communication no matter where you are.
Distance
Distance learning allows you to have the same amount of convenience and flexibility as online or blended learning. The only difference is that instead of studying online, you will be studying via workbooks. Distance learning is perfect for students that prefer to have hard copy resources. Participants wishing to complete their qualification via distance instead of online will incur additional material and postage fees up to the value of $25.00 per unit.
RPL
If you have lots of experience and skills but no formal qualification you might want to consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a process whereby you demonstrate that you currently have the required skills and knowledge for particular units/qualifications within the industry that you are experienced. RPL focuses on your life and work experiences and how they meet the criteria of the national qualifications to find out more about RPL contact us and one of our course advisors will contact you to discuss the RPL process.
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Completion of this program results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification, complying with the AQF standard and ASQA standards for Registered Training Organisations and is offered by the Care Academy, a division of Grow Training Group, RTO Provider 45109
