genU Training

CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Are you currently employed supporting individuals with mental health and alcohol and other drug issues? This training is for you!

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set is a short course that allows you to focus your learning and development on selected units of competency.

The nationally accredited Mental Health Co-Existing Needs Skill Set was created to meet the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing needs, including both mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.

Learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for all successfully completed units.

Delivery mode

genU Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Study Mode and Times

Virtual Training Room (day or night): Study online one day or night per week with instructor-led virtual training via video conferencing, supplemented with guided activities via the Learning Management System (eLearning).

  • One (1) day per week: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • One (1) day per week: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Time Zones: Local state time zones are observed.


Locations
  • 100 Fullarton Rd, Norwood

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To enter CHCSS00102 Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set, you will need to:

  • be working in a community services environment with clients who have mental health and/or substance use issues.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $1,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
SA, VIC
  • SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Concession Tuition:
$0 - $308
Standard Tuition:
$1,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$1,500
Enquire with genU Training to find out more.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 13 Weeks
Estimated fee* $0 - $1,500 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Support Worker

A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

About genU Training

genU Training is a successful not-for-profit that invests its surplus back into the community. We call it ‘profit for purpose’. When you choose genU Training, not only will you benefit, but you’ll also be helping others in your community.

We proudly offer training and education that empowers people to reach their full potential and use their new skills to create good in the world.

We offer a wide range of courses and are experts in skilling the support sectors and helping jobseekers upskill for employment.

Our student satisfaction and employment rates are above the Victorian and Australian averages*.

*NCVER VET Student Outcomes Report 2023 and Victorian Skills Authority Student Satisfaction Survey 2023.