GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
1 year
Become a mental health support worker equipped to provide recovery-oriented care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for meaningful work across community, residential, and clinical settings.
You must be at least 18 years of age and complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. For placement, you must obtain a Working With Children Check (Volunteer), recent National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes, and National Disability Insurance Scheme Credentials (NDIS Screening check). You should possess emotional resilience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ability to maintain professional boundaries. A laptop/computer with internet access and digital camera/video camera for assessment tasks are required.
The course comprises 15 units: 11 core and 4 elective. Core units include: Work with diverse people, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, Work legally and ethically, Establish self-directed recovery relationships, Provide recovery oriented mental health services, Work collaboratively with care networks and other services, Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues, Work effectively in trauma informed care, Promote and facilitate self advocacy, Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing, and Participate in workplace health and safety. Elective units include: Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide, Facilitate responsible behaviour, Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence, and Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
GOTAFE is a leading regional training provider in Victoria with extensive experience delivering community services qualifications. The institution offers comprehensive support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and dedicated Koorie Unit services. GOTAFE's blended delivery model combines on-campus and virtual learning with mandatory practical placements, ensuring students gain real-world experience in mental health settings. The provider's commitment to student wellbeing and diverse support services ensures students can successfully complete this nationally recognised qualification.
Graduates may pursue roles as Community Workers, Social Welfare Workers, Drug and Alcohol Workers, Mental Health Workers, or Welfare Workers across government and non-government organisations. Career opportunities exist in community health services, mental health support agencies, residential care facilities, employment support programs, and crisis intervention services. Further study options include the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025), which provides pathways to supervisory and management positions in community services.
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