Interested in providing self-directed recovery support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability?

This qualification includes:

• Developing skills to work autonomously under a broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals
• Developing skills to implement community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health and illness

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Assistant Community Services Worker
• Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
• Mental Health Outreach
• Outreach Officer
• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Manager

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

What you need to know about this course:

• Prior to enrolling you must read the Mental Health Pre Enrolment Policy at the bottom of this page
• Classes commence in week 1 of each school term
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-10 hours per week at home to complete assessment tasks
• There is no training during school holidays
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi is available

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements

• You must attend a pre-enrolment meeting with an SGSCC representative to ascertain suitability to the course and to review your current skills and experience
• Hold a current CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment
• Current National Police Check (can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
• Note-taking materials
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences

Units of Competency you will be studying:

1. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
2. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
3. CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
4. CHCMHS003 Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
5. CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
6. CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
7. CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

The above 7 core units are the prerequisite units for the Diploma

1. CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
2. CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
3. CHCMHS010 Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
4. CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
5. CHCMHS013 Implement trauma-informed care
6. CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
7. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
8. HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

#CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
#CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
#CHCCSL002 Apply Specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
#CHCEDU001 Provide community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies
#CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 160 hours (20 days) of work placement
• Before commencing work placement, you will be required to get a current national criminal record check to allow you to work in a care service facility. SGSCC will assist you with this application process.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 20 units of learning

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions and answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

• an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
• aged 15 years or older, and
• live or work in New South Wales, and
• no longer be at school or equivalent

See Smart & Skilled page for further information

Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Fee-Free nationally accredited training

Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:

• Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
• At risk of unemployment; or
• 17-24 years old (employed or not)

See Skilling for Recovery page for further information.

Fee and Payment options:

• $4,970 (maximum Smart and Skilled student fee)
• $5,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart and Skilled)
• Pay in full or interest-free monthly payment plan available
• By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)