This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to support the mental (or psychological) health of employees in an organisation or work area in the context of organisational disruption. It equips the learner with the skills and knowledge required to participate in managing psychological health and safety in the workplace and provide support to others in the event of disruption to the organisation or work area.
This skill set does not qualify the learner as a mental health professional. For information on delivery, please refer to the Cross-Sector Mental Health and Organisational Disruption Companion Volume Implementation Guide available on VETNet.
This skill set is for those who work in a variety of industries and work contexts, who have some responsibility for supervising others. Some may have managerial responsibilities. Depending on the industry and work context, this may include frontline managers, supervisors, team leaders or small business operators. This skill set also applies to HSRs.
The unit of competency from this skill set can contribute to credit towards BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management and other qualifications that allow for selection of the unit.
Credit toward our qualifications. Units in this skill set count toward:
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
This skill set may be relevant to health and safety representatives (HSRs) but is not an approved HSR course unless specified by the work health and safety regulator.
Skill set information: BSBSS00129 Cross-Sector Mental Health and Organisational Disruption Skill Set, Release 1, training.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia.
This skill set is made up of 1 unit of competency from the Business Services Training Package. Each unit is $310.
| Code | Unit of competency | Fee |
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| BSBWHS432X | Contribute to organisational mental health response in the context of disruptive events | $310 |
| 1 unit at $310 each | $310 | |
| Total course fee | $310 | |
Select a unit code for that unit's details, prerequisites and assessment conditions.
When you are assessed as competent in every unit, CAQA issues a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 30 calendar days, provided all fees are paid and your USI is verified. It lists each unit of competency and includes the training package wording for this skill set:
This unit of competency from the BSB Business Services Training Package meets industry requirements to support the management of psychological health and safety in the event of organisational disruption in a variety of contexts.
If you complete only some units, you receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed. A skill set is not an AQF qualification, but every unit counts toward any qualification that includes it.
| Modes of delivery | Online self-paced learning through the CAQA student portal, supported by scheduled trainer webinars, phone and email trainer support, and optional virtual classrooms. Workplace-based and blended arrangements are available by negotiation. |
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| Location | Online, Australia-wide. |
| Commencement | Enrol any time. Intakes commence on the first Monday of every month. |
| Duration and amount of training | Self-paced. Most learners complete a skill set within 4 to 16 weeks, depending on the number of units and their existing skills. The amount of training for you is set out in your Pre-Enrolment Information Pack and confirmed in your Training Plan, based on the unit requirements and your existing skills and experience. |
| Assessment | Competency-based assessment including knowledge questions, projects, case studies and practical or workplace tasks, judged by qualified assessors against the unit's performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions. Reasonable adjustment is available. |
| Third-party arrangements | This skill set is delivered and assessed directly by CAQA (RTO 45459). No third-party arrangements apply. If this changes, you will be told before you enrol. |
| Who can enrol | Learners are recommended to be at least 18 years of age and to have language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills suited to the training. Every applicant completes a free pre-enrolment review (LLN and digital literacy), and we tell you honestly whether the training suits you. |
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| Unique Student Identifier | You need a USI before we can issue your Statement of Attainment. It is free to create and we can help. About the USI. |
| What you need | A computer with webcam and microphone, reliable internet and a personal email address. |
| Total course fee | $310 (fee-for-service), inclusive of learning materials, trainer support, assessment and up to two re-assessment attempts per unit. |
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| Enrolment fee | $0. No application or enrolment fee. |
| Other costs | No compulsory additional costs. |
| Payment options | Pay up to $1,500 upfront with the balance paid as your training is delivered, or use an interest-free payment plan. CAQA never holds more than $1,500 in fees for training not yet delivered. |
| Government funding | This skill set is offered on a fee-for-service basis. VET Student Loans are not available for skill sets or single units. Contact us to check whether any government funding applies to you. |
| Cooling-off and refunds | Full refund within 10 business days of enrolment if training has not commenced. After commencement you pay only for training delivered; unspent prepaid fees are refunded under our Fees and Refunds policy, which also covers what happens if CAQA cannot deliver your training. |
Trainer and assessor support, LLN and study skills support, reasonable adjustment for disability or other needs, wellbeing referral and technical help with the student portal are available throughout. Student support and wellbeing.
If you already hold any of these units, or have the skills through work and life experience, you may not need to repeat training. CAQA offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer, and recognises Statements of Attainment and qualifications issued by any RTO. RPL and credit transfer.
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