ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful enrolment into this course requires participants to be able to successfully complete a language Literacy and Numeracy test or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding at a minimum Year 10 standard.
COURSE SUMMARY
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all 11 core units and 4 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification can lead to roles such as:
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Community Rehabilitation Worker
• Residential Care Officer
• Outreach Support Worker
• Mental Health Advocate
• Case Support Worker
• AOD Support Worker
• Wellbeing Coordinator
COURSE OVERVIEW
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. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
CHC43315 UNIT OVERVIEW
Core Units
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
PAYMENT OPTIONS
No matter what your circumstances, Star College Australia has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help!
Fees Options
Full Fee: $6,470
Plus $97 Administration fee, non refundable
Part-Scholarship: $3,670
Plus $97 Administration fee, non refundable
Traineeship $1.60 per nominal hour* $1,424
Subsidised $30 per unit* $450
Concessional $20 per unit* $300
*Government Funding
Call 1300 206 000 to check your eligibility for Government funding.
Flexible Payment Plans
A 12 month, interest payment plan available to approved applicants. Certification awarded once payment has been made in full.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Flexible Training
• Flexible start dates
• Flexible timetable options
• Personalised trainer support
• Complete in 12 months or less
Flexible Course Delivery
• Face-to-face, Online and/or Blended Delivery
• User Friendly Platform