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On Campus: Darwin
Start Date: TBD
Duration:
STUDY LOCATIONS
Gold Coast
Darwin
Alice Springs
WAYS TO STUDY
On campus
Online
Traineeship
Blended delivery
COURSE BROCHURE
Entry Requirements
Successful enrolment into this course requires participants to be able to successfully complete a language Literacy and Numeracy test or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding at a minimum Year 10 standard
Course Requirements
Successful completion of the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) will require you to complete all core and electives from the list below. A minimum of 160 vocational placement hours are also required for successful completion in this course.
Career Outcomes
Mental Health Worker
Occupational Therapist
Support Worker
Clinic Psychologist
Family Support Worker
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) with our industry trainers to receive a competitive qualification to further students in their future endeavours and enable them for eligibility in university credits. Star College Australia provide all students with the guidance and assistance they may require to reach your full potential. Undertaking the The Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) 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. Completion of this course will allow students to advance their careers and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to last a life time.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Core Units
CHCADV005
CHCDIV001
CHCDIV002
CHCMHS002
CHCMHS003
CHCMHS004
CHCMHS005
CHCMHS009
CHCMHS010
CHCMHS011
CHCMHS012
CHCMHS013
CHCPOL003
CHCPRP003
HLTWHS004
Provide systems advocacy services
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
Implement trauma informed care
Research and apply evidence to practice
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Manage work health and safety
Elective Units
CHCAOD001
CHCDFV001
CHCMHS001
CHCCSM004
CHCPRP001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Work with people with mental health issues
Coordinate complex case requirements
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative parterships
PAYMENT OPTIONS
No matter what your circumstances, Star College Australia has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help!
Payment Plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Funding and Subsidies
Government funding or subsidies may be applicable for your enrolment in this course.
Please connect with our team to discuss what options may be available to you
Upfront Payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or funding program.