Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Community Services (Mental health)

Diploma of Community Services (Mental health)

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50308
State Code:
D307
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
27/07/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
740
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health issues.

The qualification:
Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.

Occupational titles may include:
Community support worker
Community rehabilitation and support worker
Mental health community worker
Mental health rehabilitation support worker
Mental health outreach worker
Mental health support worker

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
OR
2. be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent)
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
OR
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- a wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- the exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

PACKAGING RULES
16 units must be selected for this qualification
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2664 CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice 40 Unit of competency
D2606 CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes 45 Unit of competency
D2608 CHCMH404A Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process 40 Unit of competency
D2611 CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process 40 Unit of competency
D8382 HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes 40 Unit of competency
D2612 CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery 40 Unit of competency
D2211 CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
D2680 CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
D2350 CHCCS504A Provide services to clients with complex needs 55 Unit of competency
D2630 CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
D2313 CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
D2605 CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings 45 Unit of competency
D2230 CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues 60 Unit of competency
D2377 CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients 75 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two (2) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8546 CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector 55 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S295 CHC51102 Diploma of Alcohol and other Drugs Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J172 CHC50312 Diploma of Community Services (Mental health) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC50308 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. This is only a model training program created in STARS on 27/7/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
OR
2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
Certificate IV in Mental Health
OR
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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