Course Title: Work effectively in mental health settings
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4328 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Work effectively in mental health settings
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 45
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5533C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email: xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required in the context and across the range of settings where mental health work occurs.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings |
Elements: |
1. Work within the context of the mental health sector 2. Apply knowledge of the mental health sector 3. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the mental health sector 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the range of mental health service options Apply knowledge of the mental health sector Demonstrate an understanding of the range of mental health service options Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the mental health sector Work within the context of mental health sector |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including one hundred and sixty (160) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required. Other assessment tasks will involve creating an industry-standard client file based on a case study client.