Telephone Crisis Supporter

THE COST - $550.00

The course cost $550.00 which is paid (in full) after attendance of the orientation day and once accepted into the course, but prior to the commencement of the first day of training.

(The financial value of the course is highly subsidised, total value approx $4,200).

YOUR COMMITMENT

The course is a 10 week commitment, followed by compulsory supervision and professional development training. Participants are required to attend all training dates to comply.

As this course is offered at a highly subsidised rate, we ask for a two year commitment as a volunteer to Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support following completion of the course.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Lifeline Hunter Central Coast provides this training on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036, complies with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations(RTO) 2015.

The CSWT course comprises nationally recognised Units of Competency, which is designed to train Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporters.

BENEFITS YOU WILL RECEIVE

To be a Lifeline Accredited Crisis Supporter the minimum requirement is a Statement of Attainment in the three CSWT Units of Competency:

CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS028 Provide client-centred support to people in crisis

To obtain these units of competency this course consists of 3 phases over a 12 month period as outlined in the CSWT Pathway.

Volunteer Crisis Supporter Training Courses 2020

Central Coast Course
Commencing: Wednesday 11th March 2020

Information and recruitment night (compulsory): Wednesday 11 March, 2020, from 7.00pm – 8.30pm.

Applications will close: Tuesday 20th March, 2020.

Location: 15 Cary St Wyoming

Applicants need to check that they are available for all dates and times below.

If accepted into the course, attendance is compulsory for all training dates and times listed, each Wednesday is from 6pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-5pm(please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in prior to every session):

Wednesday, 25th March, 2020, Foundational Knowledge
Wednesday, 1st April, 2020, Micro Skills & Self-Awareness
Wednesday, 8th April, 2020, Micro Skills & Supervision
Wednesday, 15th April, 2020, Lifeline Practice Framework 1
Wednesday, 22nd April, 2020, Lifeline Practice Framework 2
Wednesday, 29th April, 2020, Practice Clinic
Saturday, 2nd May, 2020, Introduction to Suicide
Wednesday, 6th May, 2020, Suicide Crisis Support
Wednesday, 13th May, 2020, Safety Issues
Wednesday, 20th May, 2020, Understanding Differences
Wednesday, 27th May, 2020, Putting It All Together
Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Practice Clinic & Observation Shift
Saturday, 6th June, 2020, Assessments

Following on from this, further compulsory Supervision and Professional Development training is required CLICK HERE to find our more on this.

For information: Call (02) 4320 7400 or fill in the enquiry form and we will be in contact.

ONLINE ENQUIRY

Newcastle Course
Commencing: Saturday 4 July 2020

Orientation and Accidental Counsellor Training Session (compulsory):Saturday, 4th July, 2020, from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Applications will close:on Thursday the 9th July, 2020

Location: To be advised.

The application process has 3 steps:

Step 1: Attendance at Orientation and Accidental Counsellor training session – that is held on the 4/7/2020 at 9.00am to 4.30pm
Step 2: Submit application
Step 3: Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the course

Applicants need to check that they are available for all dates and times below.

If accepted into the course, attendance is compulsory for all training dates and times listed: