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Next Intake
On Campus: Gold Coast
Start Date: TBD
Duration
General: 10 months
Traineeship: 24 months
Study Locations
Brisbane
Cairns
Gold Coast
Ipswich
Logan
– Beaudesert
Mackay
– Isaac
– Whitsunday
Central Queensland Sunshine Coast
Townsville
Toowoomba
Darling Downs
– Maranoa
Moreton Bay (North)
Moreton Bay (South)
Wide Bay
Ways To Study
On campus
Online
Traineeship
Blended delivery
Course Brochure
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
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
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!
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
• Blended Delivery
• User Friendly Platform