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The following Australian Health and Management Institute courses are delivered and assessed under the Australian Qualifications Framework to ensure quality training and assessment. The following AQF courses are listed on the National Register at www.training.gov.au and on CRICOS http://cricos.education.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderCode=03595K
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health Back
CRICOS Course Code: 116931D
Duration: 52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)
- Mode of Study
- Course Description
- Course Structure
- Entry Requirement
- Career Opportunities
- Education Pathways
- Exit Point/Award
Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:
- Face to Face - 2 days, Online and Self Study* Total of 20 hours per week.
- *self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion.
- 160 hours mandatory work placement.
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.
The Diploma of Mental Health consists of 20 units of competency; 15 Core Units and 5 Elective Units.
Core Units
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CHCADV005 |
Provide systems advocacy services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety. |
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CHCMHS002 |
Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
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CHCMHS003 |
Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
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CHCMHS004 |
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS009 |
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs |
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CHCMHS010 |
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
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CHCMHS012 |
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives |
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CHCMHS013 |
Implement trauma informed care |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
Elective Units
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CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
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CHCCCS018 |
Provide suicide bereavement support |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTHPS006 |
Assist Client with medication |
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BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and Financial Plans |
Students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:
International Students
- Must be 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment
- Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC
English Language Entry Requirements:
- IELTS score 6.0 overall (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Students are required to complete 160 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval.
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement.
- Current and satisfactory police check
- Current First Aid Certificate
Graduates may find employment in broad range of industry as:
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Program Service Co-ordinator
- Case Manager
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to any of the following qualifications:
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
- CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work
Students that successfully complete all 20 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and mandatory 160hrs work placement, will be issued with CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that successfully complete all 20 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and mandatory 160hrs work placement, will be issued with CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)