Diploma of Mental Health

In the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315), you will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to support individuals with mental health issues.

The course covers mental health assessment, where you'll learn to identify and evaluate mental health conditions. You'll study crisis intervention techniques to provide immediate support during emergencies. The curriculum emphasises recovery-oriented practices, focusing on helping individuals achieve their personal recovery goals. Additionally, you'll delve into ethical and legal considerations, ensuring that your practice complies with professional standards.

The course combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience, preparing you for various roles in mental health support, counseling, and community services.

In the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315), you will gain knowledge and skills from the following core and elective units:

Core Units:

1. CHCADV005 - Provide systems advocacy services: Learn to advocate for systemic changes to support mental health clients.
2. CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people: Develop skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
3. CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety: Ensure culturally safe practices for Indigenous communities.
4. CHCMHS002 - Establish self-directed recovery relationships: Support clients in directing their own recovery journeys.
5. CHCMHS003 - Provide recovery oriented mental health services: Deliver services that focus on client recovery and empowerment.
6. CHCMHS004 - Work collaboratively with the care network and other services: Coordinate with various services to provide comprehensive care.
7. CHCMHS005 - Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues: Address dual diagnosis issues with integrated care approaches.
8. CHCMHS009 - Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs: Develop and implement programs to prevent mental health issues.
9. CHCMHS010 - Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity: Manage complex cases with recovery-oriented approaches.
10. CHCMHS011 - Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing: Evaluate and enhance overall wellbeing of clients.
11. CHCMHS012 - Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives: Assist clients in creating wellness plans and directives.
12. CHCMHS013 - Implement trauma informed care: Deliver care that acknowledges and responds to trauma.
13. CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice: Use research to inform and improve practice.
14. CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice: Focus on continuous professional development.
15. HLTWHS004 - Manage work health and safety: Ensure safe working environments.

Elective Units:

1. CHCADV002 - Provide advocacy and representation services: Represent and support clients’ rights and interests.
2. CHCPRP001 - Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships: Build and maintain professional networks and partnerships.
3. CHCDIS017 - Facilitate community participation and social inclusion: Promote community involvement and inclusion for people with disabilities.
4. HLTHPS010 - Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet: Understand the role of nutrition in mental health.
5. CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues: Support individuals with various mental health needs.

Completing the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) opens up various rewarding career pathways. These roles can be found in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community health centres, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice, offering diverse opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.:

1. Mental Health Support Worker: Provide day-to-day support for individuals with mental health issues, helping them to manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.
2. Counselor: Offer counseling services to individuals and groups, assisting them with coping strategies and emotional support.
3. Case Manager: Coordinate care for individuals with complex needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate services and support.
4. Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker: Help individuals reintegrate into the community and achieve their personal goals through tailored support programs.
5. Youth Worker: Support young people facing mental health challenges, providing guidance and facilitating access to resources and services.
6. Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker: Address co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues, offering specialized support and intervention.
7. Peer Support Worker: Use lived experience to provide support and mentorship to others navigating their own mental health journeys.
8. Program Coordinator: Develop and manage mental health programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and adhere to best practices.
9. Mental Health Advocate: Represent and advocate for the rights and interests of individuals with mental health issues, working to improve services and policies.
10. Trauma-Informed Care Specialist: Provide specialised care for individuals who have experienced trauma, integrating an understanding of trauma into all aspects of service delivery.

Age 

Minimum Age 18 Years old

Education & Experience

One of the following:

• Year 12 or equivalent
• 2 years work or volunteering experience
• Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification

​​English

An upper-intermediate level of English is required.

Student Evidence 

Evidence of any of the below:

• Australian citizenship;
• Permanent Australian residency; or
• Temporary Australian residency with a valid visa, other than the student visa, to study and work in Australia.

Students will be required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) which is a reference number that creates an online record of a student’s training and qualifications attained in Australia.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test is required prior to enrolment where;

• the highest AQF qualification achieved is Certificate IV;
• student is mature aged  with no prior formal learning;
• student is new to workforce  (recent high school graduate)
• student is an International student (new enrolment)

LLN Test is not required where student provides evidence of completion of an AQF Diploma or higher qualification.

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