This course is designed for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and skills in working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, as well as for those seeking to manage their own personal health and wellbeing. Through this program, you will gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues and the importance of emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings.
This course is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their skills to support people with mental health issues, improve their own wellbeing, and develop emotional intelligence.
This unit is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support individuals experiencing mental health issues. Participants will learn about the impact of mental illness, as well as strategies for communicating with and supporting individuals.
This unit is designed to help individuals prioritise their own physical and mental health and wellbeing. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining a work-life balance.
This unit is designed to help learners develop their emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
As a Registered Training Organisation (91497), we comply with the government’s quality standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
These units are nationally recognised in Australia.
The Mental Health and the Workplace Short Course is studied over a 3-month period. Due dates for each assessment have been scheduled throughout the course to assist you to keep on track within the maximum time frame allowed. Should you have challenges completing within the allocated time frames, extensions are available on request. You will find this and more information in the Student Handbook.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills evaluation to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study. If you have evidence of prior study this evaluation may be waived.
For each unit of competency, you will be asked to complete a range of assessment tasks that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills on the topic being assessed. These assessment tasks may include questions, written reports, case study analysis, workplace examples and practical demonstrations of your skills. The practical demonstration of your skills will often involve you role playing a scenario that simulates a particular role in the workplace.
On submission of your assessment tasks, we aim to provide you with feedback within 7 working days. This time frame may be extended during school holiday periods.
On enrolment, you will be allocated a qualified trainer with current experience in Leadership and Management. As this course is delivered online, we offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with your allocated trainer where you can ask questions, gain clarification around the content of the course or the assessment tasks and receive training and support.
Your training and assessment resources are stored in our online platform and can be accessed when you are connected to the internet. This flexibility helps to fit your study around your work and family commitments whilst remaining within your allocated time frame. You can also print the online resources if you prefer a hard copy resource tool.
You will need to have a device to access the internet and a camera for presentations and roleplay assessments. You will also need an email address where we can send you instructions and updates on your studies.
Full fee needs to be paid prior to commencing the course . See application form for more detail.
You will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the units you have completed.
Considering group training for your workplace? We'd love to chat! Click on the 'get in touch' button below and fill out the form to arrange a consultation. Minimum participant numbers may apply.
Yes, you can call National Training Solutions on 1300 161 844, Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Our staff will be on hand to take your call and may also refer you to an industry trainer who can answer questions on the course content.
If you are applying to enrol in the Mental Health and the Workplace Short Course as an online student, we can accept your application any time throughout the school year. If you are enrolling into face to face training as a part of a group program, the commencement dates will be provided to you on application. Please Note: that face to face training may be through an online platform or in unique situations, actual classroom training.
You can apply by using the 'apply now' button above. Follow the instructions to complete the online application forms. Please read our course information in conjunction with the NTS Student Handbook.
