Certificate IV in Psychological Support - DEF40317

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Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in psychological support.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

55.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

14.7%

Professionals

10.8%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

48.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.3%

Public Administration and Safety

8%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

14 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising: 4 core units listed below, plus 10 elective units. Choose a minimum of 7 elective units from the list below, of which 3 units must be taken from Group A and 4 units must be taken from Group B. Choose the remaining 3 elective units from the elective unit lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Core units
BSBMED305	Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
DEFPSY001	Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity
DEFPSY002	Conduct a mental health screening interview
DEFPSY003	Conduct a psychometric testing activity
Group A: Specialisation elective units
BSBINM303	Handle receipt and despatch of information
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
PSPGSD002	Administer government service delivery requirements
Group B: General elective units
BSBINM301	Organise workplace information
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
PSPGEN024	Use resources to achieve work unit goals
PUACOM001C	Communicate in the workplace
PUACOM007B	Liaise with other organisations
PUATEA002B	Work autonomously
PUATEA003B	Lead, manage and develop teams
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

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