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

What will you learn?

• 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

Delivery and assessment mode

• Assessments are competency based which means that you have to demonstrate that you are able to meet the performance criteria for each unit.
• Assessment methods will vary including: Questions & Answers, projects, role plays, presentations, portfolios and observation.
• Assessments will be completed in and outside of class time.
• You should allow approximately 5-10 hours per week for self-study and out of class assessments.

Work Placement

• This course requires 160 hours of work placement which will be organised by SGSCC.
• Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
• You will work as a volunteer student during 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.

Entry Requirements

• You must currently be working in the industry
• 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
• Access to computer/internet
• Facebook account for private class communication and access to learning resources (account can be arranged through SGSCC)
• 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

All students must undertake the following:

• Working with Children Check
• Criminal Record Check

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 units of learning

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

Units of Competency you will be studying:

1. CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
2. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
3. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
4. CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
5. CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
6. CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
7. CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
8. CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
9. CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
10. CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social,emotional and physical wellbeing
11. CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
12. CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
13. CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
14. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
15. HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
16. CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers
17. BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans
18. CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
19. CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
20. CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Fee and Payment options:

• $4,970 (maximum Smart & Skilled student fee)
• $5,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart & Skilled)
• Pay in full or by Interest-free monthly payment plan
• 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)