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CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health 

Start Date
Enrol Anytime

Duration
24 months

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Parramatta

The Diploma for Mental Health is the formal qualification equipping workers to provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. This course will train students to be able to provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. The students in this course will be trained 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.

  • Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.

  • This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as Community rehabilitation and support worker, Welfare support worker and Community rehabilitation worker

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 24 months

 

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Students are required to:
  • A good ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check; 
  • Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds; 
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
Electives
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
The students must complete at least 160 hours of work placement complete this component of the course
 
  • Community rehabilitation and support worker
  • Welfare support worker
  • Community rehabilitation worker
Education pathways after completing CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health may include:
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  • CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  • CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  • CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
Signature Training College provides a creative and professional study environment with modern facilities. We have fully equipped simulation classrooms to support our learners. Our campus provides free Wi-Fi access and students can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea during breaks after training sessions.
We are committed to flexible fee payment options to support our students. For all fee payment information please contact studentservices@signaturetraining.edu.au prior to enrolling.

Fee-for-Service Programs:
Students enrolled in fee-for-service courses can make payments in agreed amounts over a set period. Please note, we do not accept single payments exceeding $1500. Payment options will be discussed based on your individual circumstances.

Government-Funded Programs:
If you are enrolling under a government-subsidised program, your fees will align with the specific requirements set by the relevant funding authority. For more information, please contact our enrolment officer. Further details are also available at this link: NSW Smart & Skilled

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