This qualification equips you with the skills to provide services in relation to mental health issues including counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health
issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

You might be eligible for Higher Level Skills Funding for this course.

Visit www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au and talk to your teachers, VET coordinator, guidance officer and career advisor for more information on whether this course might be right for you.