About this Course
ADVOCATE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.
Advocate and support people with mental health issues in the private or public sector by supporting them through life changing moments and a range of mental health issues. Work in home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite residential, rehabilitation, and clinical settings under a supervisor.
Both of these qualifications are nationally recognised.
Professional Outcomes
The dual qualification CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling / CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health allows for students to develop knowledge and skills in guiding clients through challenging life events, and empowering them to live with the inevitable changes that occur through these. Students learn and practise a variety of counselling techniques and styles. A work-based placement of minimum 240-300 hours is completed under supervision. Both of these qualifications are nationally recognised.
Students are required to:
- Complete a minimum work requirement of 240-300 hours
- Apply for a DCSI Employment screening check
- Complete the Respond to Abuse and Neglect – Education Care (RAN-EC) training (if working with children)
Work Placement
Students are encouraged to find their own Work Placement according to their interests and intended career paths. Over the duration of the Work Based Placement (WBP) the student’s role is that of support worker. In that capacity the student will be expected to demonstrate their ability to perform specific tasks with each client according to the organisation’s service delivery protocols. The WBP mentor will provide additional training regarding the organisation’s policy and procedures that guide the work that is done. The student will work in consultation with their mentor regarding any actions that are taken for or with clients. The way the students support work is structured will be guided by the host organisation mentor in order to meet organisation requirements. Therefore, this aspect of the WBP is not prescriptive.
Related Courses
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Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20113)VET Course
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Certificate III in Business (BSB30115)VET Course
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Certificate III in Community Services (CHC30215)VET Course
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Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)VET Course
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Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (CHC42315)VET Course
Units of Competency Structure
Core
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Recognise and respond to crisis situations CHCCCS019
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Requires 45 nominal hours
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Establish and confirm the counselling relationship CHCCSL001
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Requires 100 nominal hours
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Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills CHCCSL002
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Requires 60 nominal hours
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Facilitate the counselling relationship and process CHCCSL003
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Requires 120 nominal hours
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Research and apply personality and development theories CHCCSL004
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Requires 50 nominal hours
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Apply learning theories in counselling CHCCSL005
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Requires 65 nominal hours
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Select and use counselling therapies CHCCSL006
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Requires 70 nominal hours
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Support counselling clients in decision-making processes CHCCSL007
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Requires 120 nominal hours
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Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management CHCCSM005
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Requires 75 nominal hours
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Work with diverse people CHCDIV001
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Requires 40 nominal hours
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Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002
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Requires 25 nominal hours
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Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001
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Requires 55 nominal hours
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Establish self-directed recovery relationships CHCMHS002
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Requires 60 nominal hours
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Provide recovery oriented mental health services CHCMHS003
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Requires 60 nominal hours
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Work collaboratively with the care network and other service CHCMHS004
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Requires 75 nominal hours
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Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues CHCMHS005
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Requires 90 nominal hours
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Work effectively in trauma informed care CHCMHS007
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Requires 40 nominal hours
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Promote and facilitate self advocacy CHCMHS008
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Requires 50 nominal hours
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Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CHCMHS011
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Requires 80 nominal hours
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Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003
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Requires 120 nominal hours
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Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001
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Requires 20 nominal hours
Elective
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Provide loss and grief support CHCCCS017
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Requires 55 nominal hours
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Work with people with mental health issues CHCMHS001
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Requires 80 nominal hours
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Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001
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Requires 40 nominal hours
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Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships CHCPRP001
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Requires 80 nominal hours
What do I need for entry?
In simple terms, RPL means that if you have not already undertaken the unit or its equivalent, but have the required knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for the unit, you won’t have to study the unit.
Credit transfer is where you have a Statement of Attainment or a qualification which clearly states you have demonstrated competency in those units or their equivalent.
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Additional Information
Homework
Course Codes
SATAC: Not applicable
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