CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
- Duration:
14 Months
- Delivery Mode:
Workplace / Traineeship, Blended
- Start Date:
Enroll Anytime
- Recognition:
Nationally Recognised Training
Quality Assurance: As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) & the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Course Overview
Diploma of Mental Health reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Job Outcomes
– Support Worker
– Wellbeing Consultant
– Mental Health Case Manager
– Disability Support Worker
– Youth Mental Health Worker
Some of the career pathways after completing a Diploma in Mental Health:
- Support Worker
- Intake Officer
- Career Peer Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Youth Mental Health Worker
- Recovery and Rehabilitation Worker
- Wellbeing Consultant
- Mental Health Case Manager
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Students must satisfy the following age, English, and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 18 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN and digital numeracy assessment: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone with internet access
Skills First Funding Available Only Under Traineeship
For a full list of fees, please refer to our Statement of Fees.
To qualify for Victorian government-subsidized training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
To check your eligibility, contact us at 03 8370 3170 or 0435 334 552
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Lectures / Instructions
- Pre-reading
- Demonstrations and modeling
- Practice opportunities
- Brainstorming activities
- Group discussions.
- Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies.
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops, and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Blended (Live Virtual Class)
- Dandenong (Level 1, 243 Lonsdale Str.,
- Dandenong 3175 VIC)
Werribee (Suite 20, 2-14 Station Pl., Werribee 3030 VIC)
Note:
Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for the RTO)
Course pathways after completing the Diploma of Mental Health
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Associated Bachelor degrees such as Bachelor of Social Work
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case Studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessments will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment, and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
The purpose of the placement is to provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to a practical setting and to develop the necessary skills and attributes to work in the sector.
To achieve the Diploma of Mental Health qualification candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.
If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placement.
Able to obtain the following security checks prior to the start of work placement:
- Valid Police Checks (with no disclosures)
- Valid Working with the Children Check
It is important for students to remember that the placement component of the course is an integral part of their learning journey and will provide valuable experience and networking opportunities in the sector.
A diploma in Mental Health requires 20 units of Competency.
- 15 core units
- 5 elective units.
Core Units:
- CHCADV005: Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS002: Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003: Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004:Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCMHS009: Provide early intervention, health prevention, and promotion programs
- CHCMHS010: Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS011: Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS012: Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
- CHCMHS013: Implement trauma-informed care
- CHCPOL003: Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve your professional practice
- HLTWHS004: Manage work health and safety
Industry Suggested Electives:
- CHCCOM003: Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCAOD004: Provide alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
- CHCAOD006:Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCAOD008: Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCAOD005: Provide alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Other elective options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.
Job Facts
$1,584
Weekly Pay
1,600 workers
Employment Size
Very Strong
Future Growth
Very high skill
Skill Level Rating
36.2% Full-Time
Full-Time Share
77.1% female
Gender Share
Source: Department of Employment. For full details on Rehabilitation Counsellors visit Job Outlook