Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:42 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:42 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Psychological Support
Certificate IV in Psychological Support
Qualification
National Code:
DEF40317
DEF40317
State Code:
BDK5
BDK5
TGA Status:
Current
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0907 - Behavioural Science
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
22/07/2021
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/05/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 26/05/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- Four (4) core units listed below, plus
- Ten (10) elective units.
- choose a minimum of eight (8) elective units from the list below, of which four (4) units must be taken from Group A and four (4) units must be taken from Group B.
- choose the remaining two (2) 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.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM43 | BSBMED305 | Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BBC98 | DEFPSY001 | Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBD10 | DEFPSY002 | Conduct a mental health screening interview | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC52 | DEFPSY003 | Conduct a psychometric testing activity | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWV14 | PSPGSD002 | Administer government service delivery requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ58 | BSBINM303 | Handle receipt and despatch of information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVC58 | CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6054 | PUACOM001C | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5571 | PUATEA003B | Lead, manage and develop teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D2756 | PUACOM007B | Liaise with other organisations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH34 | BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY85 | TAEDEL401 | Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY84 | TAEDEL402 | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC31 | CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWV78 | PSPGEN024 | Use resources to achieve work unit goals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2984 | PUATEA002B | Work autonomously | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVB69 | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS8 | DEF43012 | Certificate IV in Psychological Support | Qualification |
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