Diploma of Mental Health - CHC53315

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $8701

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Description

This qualification 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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

68.2%

Community and Personal Service Workers

24.2%

Professionals

4.1%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

82.1%

Health Care and Social Assistance

10.3%

Education and Training

2.7%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Diploma of Mental Health is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Community Services Work

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Disability Services Manager

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 20

15 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units from the electives listed below

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

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 drugs 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 own professional practice
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety

Elective units

CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003	Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD004	Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD005	Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCAOD006	Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD007	Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
CHCAOD008	Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009	Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL007	Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM004	Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDFV006	Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCGMB001	Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002	Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCINM001	Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002	Manage partnership agreements with services providers
CHCMHS006	Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPWK006	Promote and conduct mental health peer work
CHCSOH002	Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCSOH008	Manage head lease
CHCSOH009	Develop quality systems in line with registration standards
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans

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