WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:

    Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.

    In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!

    Watch our video to learn more about the process, or continue reading to learn more about RPL.

    DETAILS:

    RPL Price: $1500

    Terms & Conditions

    Who This Is For:

    In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.

    Why Get Qualified Australia:

    We provide candidates with Skills Recognition & RPL services nationwide. You never need to visit our office, nor do you have to sit in a classroom. Our 100% money back guarantee ensures that, if we can’t get you qualified, you can get your money back. Please refer to our terms & conditions for more details. As Australia’s leading Skills Recognition & RPL Specialists, we offer hundreds of qualifications via dozens of our RTO partners..

    How To Achieve This Qualification:

    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 an easy process for you.

    Want to know if you’re eligible to obtain this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL? Then why not start a Free Skills Review today, and speak with an RPL Specialist to determine your eligibility. Take the initiative today. It only takes 3 minutes!

    Units of Competency:

    You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units:

    PACKAGING RULES

    15 units must be selected for award of this qualification including:

    • 6 core units
    • 9 elective units

    A wide range of elective units is available, including:

    • Group A Cultural Sensitivity units of which one unit must be selected for this qualification
    • Group B Consumer Peer Worker units of which two units must be selected for Consumer Peer Work Stream; or
    • Group C Carer Peer Worker units of which two units must be selected for Carer Peer Work Stream
    • The remaining 6 electives may be selected as set out below:
    • Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
    • Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

    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

    Awarded By 

    • RTO

    • The Spectrum Organization Association Inc  (Code 2441)

    Additional information

    Not applicable.

    Not applicable.

    Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing

    Not applicable.

    This qualification covers consumer workers and carer workers who are employed within the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.

    This qualification is specific to workers who have lived experience of mental health problems as either a consumer or carer and who work in mental health services in roles that support consumer peers or carer peers.

    Occupational titles  may include:

    • Consumer consultant
    • Consumer representative
    • Peer support worker
    • Peer Mentor
    • Youth Peer Worker
    • Carer consultant
    • Carer representative
    • Aboriginal Peer Worker
    • Participation Coordinator
    • Family Advocate
     
     

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