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IPS Learn for headspace
Welcome to Orygen’s youth-focused Individual Placement and Support (IPS) micro-credentials, all of which are available on Orygen’s IPS learning platform, IPS Learn.
Micro-credentials include the Core Skills to Deliver IPS program and advanced level micro-credentials designed to cater to more experienced IPS staff.
Note: IPS Learn is currently only available to IPS staff working in the Department of Social Services-funded IPS program delivered in headspace.
Access IPS Learn now to register you and your staff.
What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentials are skill-specific certifications that offer flexibility to support career development outside of a formal qualification framework.
Fast facts about Orygen’s IPS micro-credentials:
- Complete any micro-credential to earn a digital badge and certificate of completion from Orygen.
- Complete the Core Skills to Deliver IPS program in full to access advanced IPS micro-credentials.
- Knowledge and skills gained by completing micro-credentials can be used to apply for recognition of prior learning into nationally recognised qualifications including:
- Certificate IV in Career Development;
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work;
- Certificate IV in Mental Health; and
- Certificate IV in Youth Work.
- The Australian Government has a pilot of micro-credentials in higher education underway and also released a national micro-credential framework to provide greater clarity on the value of micro-credentials.
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