*Please note: this course is only available to applicants over the age of 18.
It is highly recommended that you should be working in or have experience in the field.

Please also consider the following carefully before enrolling; some units within this skill set may be triggering for people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues, risk of suicide and/or crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study.

Duration: Two terms (21 weeks).

Delivery: This skill set will be delivered in a combination of online classes, written assessments and two full day on campus workshops.

You will need some basic computer skills for online learning, your own computer, as well as a pair of headphones / microphone.
Course information is available via an online Learning Management System (we don't use hard copy books).
Written assessments can be accessed and submitted via the online Learning Management System (Blackboard).

Your lecturers will offer online classes (approximately once per fortnight) to go through the units and help you with the assessments. All online classes will be recorded so you can catch up later if you weren't able to make it. 
In addition to attending the online classes, you'll need 2-4 hours per week available for independent study. If your experience in the Community Services sector is limited, you may need more study time.

Assessment for the 5 units will be done as follows:

• The required knowledge for all 5 units will be assessed via 7 written assessments, all short answer questions. There is a written assessment due approximately every 2-3 weeks.
• The practical skills for all 5 units will be assessed in two, full-day on campus workshops that you must attend at Leederville TAFE.

Completing a qualification such as this one opens up a range of opportunities to work in Western Australia’s mental health system, view potential careers on the WA Government's Mental Health Commission website. 

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.