This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services and community interventions to clients with mental health issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions.
The course is designed for workers currently in the mental health field or a related field where issues concerning mental illness are encountered regularly such as alcohol and drugs work.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: CHC40508
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Preston
Duration
Part-time: 1 year
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Participants successfully completing this training may apply for entry into related university courses.
Study Pathways at NMIT
Career Opportunities
- Mental health support worker
- Community rehabilitation and support worker
- Community support worker
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age at the commencement of the course and must demonstrate at least one years paid work experience in the mental health or related field and be employed at the time of entrance into the course.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: on-the-job projects, assignments, class participation, presentations.
Materials
All materials are supplied by the Health and Communities Studies department at a cost of $79 per student (price subject to change).
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Before you can apply you must attend a compulsory information session. Session dates can be obtained by contacting the Health & Community Studies Department.
You will be given an application form at the information session which you will submit to the Health & Community Studies Department.
If you meet the selection criteria you will be invited to attend an interview at NMIT.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCAOD402A | Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector | 50 | |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | 50 | |
| CHCCS403B | Provide brief intervention | 75 | |
| CHCCS521A | Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide | 110 | |
| CHCICS405A | Facilitate groups for individual outcomes | 45 | |
| CHCMH401A | Work effectively in mental health settings | 45 | |
| CHCMH402A | Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes | 60 | |
| CHCMH403A | Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process | 40 | |
| CHCMH404A | Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process | 40 | |
| CHCMH405A | Work collaboratively to support recovery process | 40 | |
| CHCMH408 | Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues | 90 | |
| CHCPROM502B | Implement health promotion and community intervention | 75 | |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 20 | |
| HLTHIR404B | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 20 | |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS process | 20 |
