Wellbeing Support Short Course is made of TWO or THREE units of competency as part of the nationally recognised course CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. The Chaplaincy Essential units are designed to provide you with a working knowledge of responding to a range of client needs including clients who present with mental health issues.
These units are recommended study for those who have a community or related qualification and want to update their currency and/or are wanting to gain employment as a Chaplain or Wellbeing Support Worker in schools.
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
Respond to client needs provides participants with the skills to establish interpersonal relationships with clients while assessing a range of issues clients might be experiencing. Within this course, participants will gain the skills required to analyse information and determine the best course of action for their clients.
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Work with people with mental health issues provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
Respond to client needs provides participants with the skills to establish interpersonal relationships with clients while assessing a range of issues clients might be experiencing. Within this course, participants will gain the skills required to analyse information and determine the best course of action for their clients.
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
Work with people with mental health issues provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
CHCYTH013 Engage Respectfully With Young People (optional unit)
In this unit, you will learn how to communicate effectively with young people and respond to youth cultures and subcultures and young person’s own development, and how to work with the young person as a focus. You will also develop the skill of critical reflection on own practice and values while working with young people. This unit not only enriches your current knowledge and skills but also provides a substantial boost in your skills development, which will prove invaluable in supporting young individuals.
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support (optional unit)
Provide loss and grief support unit equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to the needs of people who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement. This unit provides the participant the ability to better support clients and respond appropriately.
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CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH013 Engage Respectfully With Young People
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
These units are nationally recognised in Australia.
The Wellbeing 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 complete a series of questions around Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills, to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study.
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 pastoral care and chaplaincy services. 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. Further information about this is in the Student Handbook.
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.
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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 Wellbeing Support 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.
