The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will equip workers in the community services sector with the skills to assist clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
The community mental health sector values employees with strong soft skills and the capacity to provide person-centred, recovery-focussed care. The skill set provides people who are interested in working in the sector the opportunity to determine if it is the right fit for them, and understand and develop foundational skills for entry into the sector.
This course is 100% FREE in 2023! No fees apply, from 1 January 2023.
This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
In vocational education and training (VET), a skill set is a short course that's developed by choosing individual units of competency from a full qualification (or qualifications) that target a specific set of skills and knowledge, to meet the needs of industry or a particular job role.
The units of competency in a skill set are nationally accredited and recognised.
This means that when you successfully complete a skill set, you will receive a Statement of Attainment as an official record. This verifies that you have completed those units, so that you can receive credit for them should you continue on to further study.
Skill sets are also used to upskill workers for specific skills and knowledge required for their job; or in situations where a full qualification is not required.
The units in this skill set may lead to the qualifications listed below, and others that allow selection of these units.
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Certificates III and IV in Community Services
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- Certificate IV in Youth Work
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Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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This skill set is free for everyone*
The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will give you the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness. This training is ideal for people currently working with — or experienced in — a person-centred care model within the community services, healthcare or people services sectors who would like to integrate mental health support skills and knowledge into their work practice; or considering a move into a mental health specialisation role.
You'll gain skills in providing support services to people with mental health issues, including those at risk of suicide or with alcohol and other drug issues; recognising and responding to crisis situations; managing personal stress in the workplace; and working with diverse people.
*Please note, it is highly recommended that you should be working in or have experience in the field.
The community mental health sector values employees with strong ‘soft’ skills and the capacity to provide person-centred, recovery-focussed care. This skill set provides people who are interested in working in the sector the opportunity to determine if it is the right fit for them and understand and develop foundational skills for entry into the sector.
Units:
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment CHCDIV001 Work with diverse peopleGain the skills to prepare for a career helping others in need. You will learn to work effectively and appropriately with a diverse range of individuals and groups suffering mental health, drug and alcohol issues.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Are you passionate about people? This Skill Set provides you the skills to assist and support people who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness. You will also gain practical experience to integrate mental health support skills into your work practice. This program consists of five units and can be delivered over a three month period. Further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include progression to the CHC43315, Certificate IV in Mental Health. Activ Pathways offer flexible delivery options throughout WA – including metro and regional locations Government funded places for this qualification may be available under the Priority Industry Training and Traineeship funding models, subject to eligibility.
Delivery locations
The community mental health sector values employees with strong soft skills and the capacity to provide person-centred, recovery-focussed care. The skill set provides people who are interested in working in the sector the opportunity to determine if it is the right fit for them, and understand and develop foundational skills for entry into the sector. Marr Mooditj Training will deliver this skill set over two, four week blocks. Our courses are delivered at our campus in Perth at 295 Manning Road, Waterford WA 6152. For all enquiries about applying to study this qualification please call 08 9351 9344. You can also find further information about this course on our website www.marrmooditj.com.au
Delivery location
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