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1 Year
Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom) and Practical Placement
Blended · Minimum 20 hours per week (International students, run over 2.5 days)
2025: Jan 6 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Apr 6 (International); 2026: Jan 5 | Feb 20 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 (International); 2027: Jan 11 | Feb 19 | Mar 12 | Apr 4 (International). Domestic students: contact ETEA on 131389 or +61 03 94500500.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
HEIDELBERG
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Work legally and ethically
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
Work effectively in trauma-informed care
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Participate in workplace health and safety
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Elective
Work with clients who are intoxicated
Elective
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
Elective
Common Questions
The assessment methods for this course include a Theory component and a mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.
After completing this qualification, you may progress to CHC43515 – Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work, CHC40521 – Certificate IV in Youth Justice, or upskill by attaining CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health or CHC51015 – Diploma of Counselling.
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods including question and answer/written assessment tasks, role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills, practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment, and practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment. Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
Yes, you can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. Evidence of skills and knowledge accumulated through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life can be used to help you gain a qualification.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units, consisting of 11 core units and 4 elective units. Please note that elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
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