Diploma of Mental Health
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Course Rundown
If you are looking for a career path based on helping others overcome issues posed by mental health challenges, or you already have some community services or health experience and would like to advance your career, then this CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health qualification from Hader Institute of Education could be a great option for you.
This qualification is designed to give you all the necessary specialist skills that will allow you to work with and support people in the community who face various challenges related to mental health. The course will teach you essential skills such as how to provide recovery oriented mental health services, how to provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs, how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues and how to assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being.
The theoretical component of the qualification is 100% online based, while the course also involves 160 hours of practical work placement which will ensure that on completion you will have both required skills and knowledge and real world experience to engage in one of many mental health work positions available nationally.
Please note: This course is fee-for-service, it is not government funded.
Eligibility
Student entry requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa with full work and study rights.
- Have completed their education to a level equivalent to Australian Senior High School Year 12, or have completed an AQF Certificate IV in Mental Health.
- Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents, including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure, and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment at or above ACSF Level 4 in reading, writing and numeracy.
- Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI), or be willing to obtain one.
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course, and be able to use intermediate-level Word features to produce and present word-processed documents and reports.
- Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable), or be able to apply for a police check prior to the commencement of work placement, if required.
- These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the online application and during the enrolment interview.
FAQS
Hader Institute of Education's online trainer & assessors are qualified, dedicated professionals who have current industry experience and qualifications in a range of industries. Their industry experience is continually up to date by participating in professional development activities, therefore giving learners the best practical industry experience.
