Course Overview

This course applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to the mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs issues.

Participants may be required to physically attend a GippsTAFE campus for Weekend Workshops which will only be held once per term (does not relate to every participant).

This course has been specifically designed as an addition to the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), and will provide participants with a dual AOD and MH qualification.

Click here to enrol in this course online.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Mental Health Outreach Worker
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker

Online Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer and an internet connection (broadband is preferred) and a headset (with a microphone) to attend online classes.

You will need the internet to access GippsTAFE Online (Moodle) and 'Elluminate', a virtual conferencing tool.

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 12, or mature age entry
• Sufficient current or previous work experience in the Health and/or Community Services industry
• Interview and literacy assessment
• Successful applicants will undergo a police check

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Practical experiences
• Practical demonstrations
• Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
• Problem solving
• Journals, presentations
• Interviews
• Case studies
• Projects
• Group projects
• Group discussions.

Opportunities For Further Study

Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health)

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Compulsory Units
CHCAOD402B	Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCMH401A	Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A	Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH403A	Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process
CHCMH404A	Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH405A	Work collaboratively to support recovery process
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTOHS300B	Contribute to OHS processes
AND one of the following units:
CHCCS514A	Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
OR
CHCCS521A	Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
Plus 4 electives (a full list of elective units is available upon enquiry)