CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

Start Date
Enrol Anytime

Duration
24 months

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

Location
Parramatta

Course Overview
Course Outcome
Course Delivery

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 Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry Requirements

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;

Course Units

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

Work Placement

The students must complete at least 160 hours of work placement complete this component of the course

Career Prospects

Community rehabilitation and support worker
Welfare support worker
Community rehabilitation worker

Education Pathways

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

USI Number

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

Campus Facility

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.