This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
International students who are:
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Student must bring their laptop or compatible device for classroom use, as it is essential for accessing materials and completing coursework.
Code | Title | Core / Elective |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | Core |
CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | Core |
CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | Core |
CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | Core |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | Core |
CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy | Core |
CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | Core |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Elective |
CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | Elective |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
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Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 250
Course Fee: AUD 14,400
Material Fee: AUD 1,500
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer with a student agreement which you are required to read through all of the included policies and procedures. If you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.
Once we receive your first payment, we will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Fusion College of Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://fusioncollege.edu.au/
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.
Work Placement: Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of practical placement.
Classroom: Suite 502, 16 – 18 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Work Placement: Various workplace
Students are required to attend 13.5 hours of training and assessment per week and complete structured supervised study session of 6.5 hours per week (except during the weeks where work placement is completed).
Students are required to complete minimum work placement hours of 80 hours.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may provide you support based on those needs.