Course DURATION
This course is 52 weeks with 9 weeks study of each term for 4 Terms. The structure is based on 20 hours per week as follows:

• You attend College two days a week for classroom learning, practice and assessment (8 hours each)
• You also study a structured study program by unit in the online learning platform for 4 hours per week
• To get the most out of your course you need to do some self- study in your own time. When you are ready there is a work placement of 120 hours spread over 3-4 weeks in term 4.
• Commencement dates are the start of every term.

See the website for our intake dates or ring the office for details.

• All training is held in both of our premises.

Premises 1: Suite 106-108, 3 Railway parade. Burwood. NSW 2134 (Head office)

Premises 2: Suite 6 132 - 134 Burwood rd,Burwood. NSW 2134

Work placement locations
Work placements in a facility in Sydney will be arranged to meet your travel needs. We manage and support the placement.

Course ASSESSMENTS
As this is a nationally recognised qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a stan- dard so that you are job ready. Each unit contains assessments which include:

• Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions, case studies and project works
• Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment.
• Demonstration of clinical skills in Work place environment, assessed by our facilitator

Note: You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification.

Course DELIVERY
Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:

• Workshops for developing your theory knowledge such as anatomy and medications and care plans
• Supplementary learning online for each unit in theory and skills and case studies
• Demonstrations then practice to give you that valuable practice time before you go to the work place
• Self-paced study and support to embed your learning and practical skills
• Work placements to apply your skills.

You will be trained to use manual handling equipment and other equipment such as:

• Lifting hoist, Stand up Lifter, Pelican Belt, Slide Sheet, Electric bed, & Wheelchair.
• Glucometer, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximeter etc.
• Medication Trolley, Medications (Dummy), & Dressing Trolley.

Work Placement at a Mental Health Hospital, Community Service facility is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear your own black trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with NTA logo Polo T-shirt.

Course TOPICS
Study 15 units to gain your qualification
11 Core units and 4 Elective units.
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health Support.

Core UNITS

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people *
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically*
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcoholand other drugs issues

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

Electives UNITS

CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situa tions
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medica tion
HLTAID011 Provide first aid*
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems*

For more details/information, ask for an Information Pack.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and CREDIT TRANSFER
You may have developed a number of skills in community service or disability care, through previous employ- ment opportunities, life experience or formal studies. If this is the case, then you should ask about recognition of prior learning. This may shorten your course. If you hold a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO you will be given credit for the first aid unit.

Requirements for the WORK PLACEMENT

• A Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must under take a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 12 months old).

This can be done through a website.

• Working with Children check
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Relevant immunization check (as per NSW health guide lines)

These checks must be completed at the start of the course and prior to industry work placement. The students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in the hospital or community care settings whilst at placement.