CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

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The Skills First Program is a Victorian Government–subsidised training scheme available to eligible residents of Victoria. If you are eligible, a non-refundable registration fee applies. Additional costs, such as student services and amenity fees, may also apply. JTI complies with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government-funded training.

Funding Entitlements

Your completion of these courses with our institute may affect your future funding eligibility. So be sure these are the courses you are interested in, which will enable you get a job and lead to your future career pathway. Students in Victoria who qualify for government funding are only allowed to undertake 2 courses per calendar year

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At Job Training Institute we accept the payment methods below:

• EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)

Successful completion of this course requires the fulfilment of 20 Units of Study: 15 Core and 5 Elective Units.

Core units:

1. HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
2. CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
3. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
4. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
5. CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
6. CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
7. CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
8. CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
9. CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
10. CHCMHS010 Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
11. CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
12. CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
13. CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
14. CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
15. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective units:

1. CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
2. CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
3. CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers
4. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
5. CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers

Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment

• Be reasonably physically fit (due to the physical demands of the role)

• Complete a pre-enrolment interview with the Enrolment Manager and, if needed, with the Trainer

• Complete Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment via LLN Robot and determine a student’s digital literacy skills before enrolment

Enrolment Requirements

• Completed application form (online or written)

• Pre-Training Review Form

• LLN Assessment

• Valid photo ID

• Proof of age and residency (Victorian residency and concession eligibility if applicable)

• USI (Unique Student Identifier) details

• Evidence of citizenship/permanent residency or a valid visa (for Skills First applicants)

• Completed Evidence of Eligibility and Student Declaration Form (for government-funded enrolments)

Pre-Training Review

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) is conducted to ensure you are enrolled in the most suitable course and to identify any support you may need. As part of this process, your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills and Digital Literacy needs will be assessed.

Please note:

• LLN and Digital Literacy results do not affect your eligibility for enrolment.
• The assessments are used only to identify whether you may require additional support.
• Your training and assessment needs will be determined based on the PTR and LLN results.
• Outcomes of your PTR will be communicated to you via email or interview.
• All information is kept confidential in line with JTI’s Privacy Policy.

This course is current as per training.gov.au

Blended Delivery (Virtual)

• Weekly virtual classes via Zoom 1 day per week (5 hours class +1-hour support)

• Access to course resources and activities via Moodle

• Online support from qualified trainers and assessors with extensive industry experience

Third Party Arrangements

Job Training Institute does not deliver this course through third party arrangements. We use brokers or agents for recruitment of students, but not for training. Job Training Institute is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with VET standards, and for the issuance of the AQF certification documentation

Example of assessments you will need to do to be competent are:

• Work Observation
• Short Questions
• Case Studies/Scenarios
• Research Activities
• Project
• Portfolio of Work
• Personal Journal
• Demonstration
• Role Playing
• Practical Exercises
• Group Activities

All students are encouraged to submit assignments online

To successfully complete this course, students must undertake a minimum of 160 hours of supervised work placement in a suitable community services setting.JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. Students working in the sector need to talk to their trainer to establish if their current workplace will qualify for placements in this course.

Additional Work Placement Requirements

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Current National Police Check (less than 12 months)
• Working with Children’s check
• Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (at least two doses)

Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer based on previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please enquire during enrolment to determine eligibility.click here.

JTI is committed to ensuring that all students receive adequate learning support to ensure their full potential is reached, therefore, JTI ensures that:

• Access to experienced trainers and assessors

• Dedicated Student Support Officers

• Technical assistance: itsupport@jti.edu.au

• Work placement support: workplacement@jti.edu.au

• Accounting and fee support: manisha@jti.edu.au

• Certificate enquiries: certificates@jti.edu.au

• General student support: studentsupport@jti.edu.au

• Mental health support worker
• Case Manager / Mental Health Case Manager
• Community Mental Health Case Worker / Outreach Case Worker
• Peer Worker / Peer Support Practitioner
• Welfare Officer / Support Coordinator
• Community Rehabilitation Worker
• Youth Mental Health Worker

This qualification has pathways for further study in:

• A range of other Advanced Diploma or Graduate Diploma qualifications exist as pathways for this qualification which include:
• Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Specialised Skill sets for work within a variety of Community Services settings
• CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Social Work