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4 term course
Face to Face
Face to Face · Approximately 5–10 hours per week at home for assessment tasks, plus face-to-face classes Wednesday and Thursday 9am–4:30pm
Monthly intake — classes commence in week 1 of each school term
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Core unit
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Core unit
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Core unit
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Core unit
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Core unit
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Core unit
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Core unit
Participate in workplace health and safety
Core unit
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Elective unit
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Elective unit
Provide loss and grief support
Elective unit
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Elective unit
Common Questions
Yes, you need to complete 80 hours (10 days) of work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. You will work as a student (unpaid) 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.
No. This is a competency-based course — you will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 15 units of learning. Assessments are made up of case studies, demonstration, portfolio of evidence, presentation, questions and answers, and research reports.
This qualification is subsidised by the NSW Government. You can register to check your Smart & Skilled eligibility and student fee contribution.
When you have completed and been deemed competent, you can progress with SGSCC to the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
You will need a computer with internet access, email access, and a Facebook account. Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning, and digital learning and assessment materials are provided on aNewSpring (Learning Management System).
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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