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8 term course
Face to face
Face to face, Monday and Tuesday 9am – 4.30pm · Approximately 5–10 hours per week at home for assessment tasks, plus face-to-face classes Monday and Tuesday 9am–4.30pm
Monthly intake. Classes commence in week 1 of each school term. Students will be accepted into the class throughout the 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 completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Core unit completed as part of CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Implement trauma informed care
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Manage work health and safety
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Provide systems advocacy services
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Research and apply evidence to practice
Core unit studied in the Diploma course
Confirm client developmental status
Elective unit
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Elective unit
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
Elective unit
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
Elective unit
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective unit
Common Questions
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.
You must hold a current CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, attend a pre-enrolment meeting with an SGSCC representative, provide a current National Police Check, complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment (ACSF Level 4), and be a minimum of 18 years of age. You must also be working in the industry, as the course requires workplace assessment to be conducted.
No. This is a competency-based course. You will need to tell and show that 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, which may include case studies, demonstration, portfolio of evidence, presentation, questions and answers, and research reports.
The course runs for 8 terms and is delivered face to face on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 4.30pm. Classes commence in week 1 of each school term, and there is no training during school holidays. You should also plan for approximately 5-10 hours per week at home to complete assessment tasks.
When you have completed and been deemed competent, you can progress with SGSCC to the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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