FREE GOVERNMENT FUNDED COURSES
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
FREE GOVERNMENT FUNDED COURSES
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Employment Growth: Employment in Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to grow by 301,000 (or 15.8%) over the five years to November 2026.
Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards.
Students should be working in the industry.
Vocational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Outreach Officer, Mental Health Outreach Worker or Assistant Community Services Worker.
Delivery and assessment: All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, case study and projects.
Practical placement: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant mental health services setting. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check prior to attending placement.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nom Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | 60 |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | 60 |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 75 |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | 90 |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | 40 |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy | 50 |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | 80 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nom Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 45 |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | 75 |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | 85 |
This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.
Steps
1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).
2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.
3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.
2 years
Anytime
Traineeship
80 hrs
ACN: 125 368 569
ITHEA acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
