If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you.
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| RPL Cost | Traditional study cost | Your savings |
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| $1,500 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
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| PACKAGING RULES
15 units must be selected for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCPW401A Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPW402A Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers
CHCPW403A Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
CHCPW404A Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPW405A Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Group A electives at least one unit must be selected
One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select both units.
Electives required for Mental Health Peer Work specialisation
Group B Electives - Consumer Peer Workers [2 UNITS]
CHCPW406A Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work
CHCPW407A Support self-directed physical health and wellbeing
Group C Electives - Carer Peer Workers [2 UNITS]
CHCPW408A Work effectively in carer mental health peer work
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
Other Relevant Electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Administration
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCINF303B Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
Advocacy and representation
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCAD402D Support the interest, rights and needs of peers within duty of care requirements
CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services
Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHCAOD402A Work effectively in alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
Community development and participation
CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education programs
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD508D Support community action
Community work
CHCCD307D Support community resources
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCD404E Develop and implement community programs
CHCCD413E Work within specific communities
CHCCD420B Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Disability Work
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCICS406B Support client self-management
CHCICS407B Support positive lifestyle
Education and facilitation
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning,
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace,
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
Family Work
CHCFAM417B Identify and use strengths based practice
CHCFAM421B Work with parents of very young children
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
Group Work
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGROUP410B Deliver a structured program
CHCGROUP302D Support group activity
CHCICS405D Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
Health and Wellbeing
Where work involves participation in care coordination or case work the following unit of competency is recommended
CHCICS406B Support client self-management
Other units related to health and wellbeing work include
CHCFAM417B Identify and use strengths based practice
CHCICS407B Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
Homelessness
CHCCH410B Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428B Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
Networking
CHCNET301A Participate in networks
CHCNET402B Establish and maintain effective networks
CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services
Policy and Research
CHCPOL402C Contribute to policy development
CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities
CHCPOL404A Undertake policy review
Support work
CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCCS514B Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
CHCCS521B Assess and Respond to individual at risk
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCFAM504B Respond to and contain critical incidents
Settlement Work
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402B Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Working with young people
CHCYTH301D Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH404E Support young people in crisis
CHCYTH403B Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
Working with older people
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older persons
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to grief and loss
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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