Mental Health Support Workers looking to enhance their skills and grow their career.
Fully-funded enrolments now open in Townsville
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Mental Health Support Workers looking to enhance their skills and grow their career.
Disability Support Workers looking to provide more personalised mental health care.
Aged Care Workers supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their clients.
Australian residents living in NSW or QLD may be eligible to have all or part of their course fees subsidised using State Government funding schemes like Smart & Skilled (NSW) or Skills Assure (QLD).
Start with a $200 deposit, then pay as little as $42.89 per week for 12 months.
When we teach, it’s based on real experience not just theory. Our goal is simple: to help you build a rewarding career in care and support. With us, it’s not just about getting a qualification, it’s about learning the skills that make a real difference in people’s lives.
We are proud to be one of the few Registered Training Organisations officially recognised by the Department of Education as a High-Performing Provider.
This reflects our consistent delivery of outstanding training outcomes, strong student support, and industry-ready graduates.
We understand that no two learners are the same.
Our flexible, student-centred approach includes personalised support, tailored resources, and assistance with digital tools, ensuring every student has the confidence and capability to succeed, whether learning online or in person.
Our trainers are seasoned professionals with extensive experience across mental health, disability, and community services sectors.
They bring practical insights, real-world scenarios, and deep expertise into the classroom, ensuring your learning is both relevant and impactful.
Students consistently commend us for the inclusive, respectful, and empowering environment we create.
Every learner feels valued and supported, leading many to return for further study or recommend us to others. It’s a testament to the genuine care we invest in every student’s journey.
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | Core |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | Core |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | Core |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | Core |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | Core |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self-advocacy | Core |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | Elective |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | Elective |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipses | Elective |
Australian residents may be eligible to have their Certificate III in Individual Support course fees subsidised using State Government funding schemes like Skills Assure (QLD).
You must demonstrate that you have the required level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills necessary to complete this course by undertaking a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Learners will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and supporting clients with transfers. Learners may also be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
To effectively participate in their studies, all online learners are required to have their own laptop / tablet installed with Microsoft Office or similar. Learners are also required to have access to a stable internet connection and a computer / laptop / tablet to participate in an online LLN assessment.
Breakthru College also has an option to provide physical copies of learning and assessment resources for face to face students.
You will be required to complete a range of activities throughout the course depending on the requirements of each unit of competency. You will also be provided with the assessment and delivery plan at the commencement of your course which outlines the topics to be covered, duration, resources and due dates.
You are expected to allocate a minimum of 27 to 33 hours per week to undertake this qualification. This includes training, self-paced study, supervised and non-supervised assessment activities, and work placement requirements.
If you are an existing worker in the industry, you may with permission use your workplace for your work placement hours and assessment.
Students are strongly encouraged to contact a host organisation and arrange their work placement as early as possible. If you’re unable to secure your own work placement, please contact Breakthru College for assistance.
When applying for work placement, students may also be required to obtain several clearances before commencing at their host organisation. This may include:
Please speak with your work placement host organisation regarding specific screening requirements, as policies may vary.
It takes between 6 – 12 months to complete most of our accredited qualifications. This depends on your ability to study the appropriate modules and complete your assessments.
All accredited qualifications also require 80 – 120 hours of work placement to be completed prior to graduation, which may take some time for students to complete.
You will not be charged any fees if you wish to withdraw your enrolment.
If you have previously withdrawn from one of our courses and wish to re-enrol, a $350 administration fee may be applied.
Once all of your enrolment information has been received, we generally process your enrolment and provide initial access to learning materials within 1 – 2 business days.
Yes, students may use their work experience as evidence of prior learning.
To do this, students must first enrol in a qualification and complete the
RPL Application Form attached to their Learner Handbook.
Note there is a $250 administration fee applied for each RPL unit.
For NSW residents:
Government-subsidised training is available for eligible NSW residents. It applies to courses on the NSW Skills List, from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma. Please use the online fee-estimate tool to confirm eligibility and see your student fee: https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled
For QLD residents:
Fully or partly subsidised training for Queenslanders is available under the Career Start and Career Boost programs. Complete a short questionnaire on the Skills Gateway website to check whether you qualify: https://skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au/Eligibility#citizen_permanent
If you’re still unsure or would like some assistance, please get in touch and we can help assess your eligibility.
If you’d like more information prior to enrolling, please get in touch using the form below.
