Supporting People with Mental Illness

This short nationally accredited course is beneficial for anyone wishing to understand how to better support those who may be experiencing mental illness. This course provides training to meet the requirements of CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues. It is also a valuable course for anyone wishing to equip themselves to support those around them.

What you need to know about this course

• The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes a classroom session and flexible directed self study hours.
• Students will need to allow some additional hours for directed self study and/or the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
• The course is delivered by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
• One unit of competency is delivered during this course.

Are there Assessments?

• Competency based assessment of each unit of competency in the course will be conducted through a mix of assessment methods which may include short answer questions, case studies and role plays.
• You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required

Pathway to Further Training

This unit may be included in a range of qualifications from the Community Services Training Package. If enrolling in one of those qualifications in the future, you will receive credit transfer for the unit completed in this course.

Student Support

Please advise our Training Coordinator if you require additional support in your learning.

• A telephone or personal meeting may be required with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
• Unique Student Identifier (see information below).
• Enrolling students may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Quiz and/or Digital Skills Questionnaire to confirm suitability for the course and identify any support needs. If you have not previously completed an AQF Certificate III or higher in Australia, an NBMC LLN Quiz may be required. For short courses involving electronic resources or digital participation, you may also need to complete the Digital Skills Questionnaire.

This course is delivered during one full day.

• Identify signs of mental illnesses
• Appropriately communicate to support person centered care for those with a mental health issue.
• Provide support to meet the needs of a person with mental illness, while protecting the rights of each party
• How to identify and support a person in a suicide crisis.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – is a means of measuring skills acquired through work or life experiences or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Any student who believes they may be eligible for RPL must apply for this at least two weeks prior to the course commencing. If you apply after the course commences it may not be accepted.

As part of this course you will be completing the accredited unit:

• Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

On successful completion of the assessment tasks associated with this unit, a Statement of Attainment will be issued.

This course is fully funded for many Australian citizens; permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and Humanitarian Visa Holders under the NSW Government’s Adult & Community Education funding and Targeted Skills for Small Business Program. See ACE Program Funding page and Targeted Skills for Small Business for details or contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbmc.nsw.edu.au to check eligibility or for further information.

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.

Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance