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!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $1900
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:16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS504B Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH404B Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Relevant electives
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.
Additional electives for work with people with mental health issues
CHCCM501A Coordinate complex case requirements (Note pre-requisite CHCCM404A)
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH502A Provide supports for children at risk of mental health problems
CHCMH503A Provide forensic mental health services
Electives for work with people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD511C Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD512B Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
CHCAOD513A Provide relapse prevention strategies
Client support electives
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCM705C Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS417B Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre-requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503B, CHCCSL507B)
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Team coordination and management electives
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCNET503D Develop new networks
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Problem gambling electives
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
Social housing
homelessness electives
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
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
Social diversity and community support work
CHCCD420B Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
Oral health
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
Awarded By
RTO
The Spectrum Organization Association Inc (Code 2441)
Additional information
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
- CHC40512 Certificate IV in Mental Health
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance
Not Applicable
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Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health issues.
The qualification:
- Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
- Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Occupational titles
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