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Diploma of Mental Health

CHC53315

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Duration12 Months
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ModeBlended
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StartEnroll Anytime
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Placement160 hours

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.

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers Nationally Recognised Training (NRT), ensuring our courses meet national quality standards. This means the qualification you earn with us is recognised and respected by employers and education providers across Australia.

Career Outcomes

Support Worker
Intake Officer
Career Peer Worker
Disability Support Worker
Youth Mental Health Worker
Recovery and Rehabilitation Worker
Wellbeing Consultant
Mental Health Case Manager

Industry Snapshot

$1,584Weekly Pay
Very StrongGrowth
1,600 workersEmployment
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Further Study Pathways

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Associated Bachelor degrees such as Bachelor of Social Work

Entry Requirements

  • 1Age: must be 18 years or over.
  • 2Undertake Pre-Training Review.
  • 3Undertake LLN and digital numeracy assessment (ACSF Level 3 desirable).
  • 4Moderate level of computer literacy and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone with internet access.

Delivery & Assessment

Delivery Methods

  • Lectures / Instructions
  • Pre-reading
  • Demonstrations and modeling
  • Practice opportunities
  • Brainstorming activities
  • Group discussions
  • Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities

Locations

  • Blended (Live Virtual Class)
  • Dandenong
  • Werribee

The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced learning, workshops, and work placement.

Assessment Methods

Knowledge QuestionsWritten Assignment & Case StudiesWorkplace AssessmentLog BookProjects / Research Reviews

Units of Competency

20 units total
Core15 units
CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
CHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention, and promotion programs
CHCMHS010Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
CHCMHS012Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013Implement trauma-informed care
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve your professional practice
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
Elective5 units
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drug withdrawal services

Work Placement

160
Minimum Hours

of supervised work placement required

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.

Placement Requirements

Valid Police Checks (with no disclosures)
Valid Working with the Children Check

If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placement.

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Key Details

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Course CodeCHC53315
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Duration12 Months
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Delivery ModeBlended, Workplace
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Start DateEnroll Anytime
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Placement160 hours
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LevelDiploma

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