Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 2:23 AM AWST
14/09/2026 2:23 AM AWST
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Mental Health Assistance
Mental Health Assistance
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00138
CHCSS00138
State Code
AE963
AE963
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
23/11/2022
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
120
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills for work providing care or support to assist people who have mental health support needs, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, working in various care and support roles, who wish to develop skills in providing care and support to assist people with mental health support needs, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the CHC Community Services Training Package provide a set of skills for work in supporting people who have mental health support needs, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVB66 | CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVB69 | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
