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NACMHS005 –

Level V Mental Health Support

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  • Mode of Delivery Blended
  • AccreditationNon-Awarded

Course Overview

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 44% (8.6 million) of Australians aged 16-85 have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Additionally, around 21% (4.2 million) of Australians in this age group have faced mental disorders in the past 12 months. This data highlights that mental health is a significant public health issue in Australia.

You have the opportunity to make a difference. Become an ambassador for mental health by enrolling in this course. This course equips you with essential skills to support and empower clients dealing with mental health challenges. Learn to provide hope, resilience, and a clear path to recovery while also gaining strategies to enhance your own well-being. Join us in working towards a healthier society and a brighter future for all.

Recognition

Global Skills Training Academy (HCI Skilldemy specialises in offering non-accredited, internationally focused training courses, developed by Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA Australia)‘s curriculum experts for offshore delivery).

Why HCI Skilldemy?

  • Low fees

  • World-class learning platform

  • Comprehensive Resources

  • Progress Tracking

  • 24/7 Unlimited Access to learning resource

Career Opportunity

With the Level III in Early Childhood Development and Learning in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

  • Mental Health Community Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Welfare Support Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

Course Highlights

  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum

  • Experienced Faculty

  • Practical Training

Course Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.

What will I study?

17 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
  • MHS001 Systems Advocacy and Support Services
  • MHS002 Interacting with a Diverse Workforce
  • MHS003 Support Cultural Safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
  • MHS004 Fostering Self-Guided Recovery Relationships
  • MHS005 Delivering Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
  • MHS006 Collaborating with Care Networks and Services
  • MHS007 Support services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • MH008 Implementing Early Intervention and Health Promotion Programs
  • MH009 Managing Complexity with Recovery-Oriented Approaches
  • MH010 Evaluating and Enhancing Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing
  • MH011 Assisting in the Formation of Wellness Plans and Advanced Directives
  • MH012 Integrate trauma informed care
  • MH013 Apply Evidence based practice
  • MH014 Professional Practice Enhancement through Self-Reflection
  • MH015 Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety Compliance
  • MH016 Counsel Clients in alcohol and other drug contexts
  • MH017 Community Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies
  • MH018 Managing Complex Case Coordination
  • MH019 Assess confirm developmental status
  • MH020Support and enhance the counselling relationship and process

Digital Literacy

To enroll in this course, students must possess digital literacy, including the ability to effectively use computers, the internet, MS Word, and PowerPoint, as well as an awareness of the social and ethical implications of internet use. Having a personal computer (desktop or laptop) is recommended to facilitate training and assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognizes the skills, knowledge, and experience a person has acquired through work, life experience, and formal training. It allows individuals to gain a formal qualification or units of competency as part of further study. RPL is particularly valuable for people who have the knowledge or completed similar study and have developed expertise in a particular area, enabling them to formalize their skills and progress in their careers.

Know more

Step 01

Apply for RPL to IHNA

Making a application in IHNA portal

Step 02

Skill assessment

Speak to the IHNA RPL coordinator /assessor

Step 03

Recognising your learning

Submit documents, evidence and relevant assessments (one click process)

Step 04

Evidence review

The IHNA assessor will review the evidence submitted.

Step 05

Certification

Approved credits are granted and process is completed.