This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
This qualification enables students to pathway into Diploma of Community Services.
Mildura Campus: flexible and classroom based delivery. Swan Hill: Flexible delivery.
Students should be 18 at the commencement of the study however, individual circumstances for students can be discussed and approved by a Business Manager. Students must obtain a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate as part of the enrolment process. 80 hours of work placement is required for successful completion of this course. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
18 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $35.00 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $35.00 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | 60 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 75 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | 90 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | 40 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy | 50 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | 80 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 | $35.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 80 | $35.00 |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 45 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 | $35.00 |
| CHCMHS006 | Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers | 50 | $35.00 |
| CHCPWK002 | Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers | 40 | $40.00 |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | 85 | $35.00 |
| 2020 | 2021 | |
| Government Subsidised | $3,522 | $3,475 |
| Concession | $1,162 | $1,115 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $1,783 | $1,783 |
| RPL Concession | $357 | $357 |
| RPL Self-funded | $2,674 | $2,674 |
| Self-Funded | $4,413 | $4,366 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 February | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Full Year, Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month, Evenings 5.00pm - 8.00pm |
| 2021 February | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Classes Monday and Tuesdays, 9.00AM to 3.00PM |
| 2021 February | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Full Year |
| 2021 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Full Year, Classes Monday and Tuesdays, 9.00AM to 3.00PM |
