Diploma Of Mental Health

Expand your career options and help those in need

Course code

CHC53315

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 18 months.

Start dates

12 February, 22 July

• Read more about this course

  Graduates of the Diploma qualification may be eligible for pathways to the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs or the Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs. All learning is face to face in the classroom.
  
  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.
  
  Learners will be assessed by the following methods:
  
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  CHCMHS009	Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
  CHCMHS010	Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCADV005	Provide systems advocacy services
  CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
  CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
  HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
  CHCMHS012	Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Mental Health	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs	Associate Degree Of Psychology	Bachelor Of Psychology	Diploma Of Counselling
  Possible job outcome	community rehabilitation and support worker mental health support worker welfare support worker	welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker	case manager psychiatric technician social services specialist career counsellor	psychiatric technician rehabilitation specialist social services specialist case manager	counsellor

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  A NDIS Workers Screeners check may be required for some placement opportunities., All applicants are required to attend an interview, Applicants must successfully complete BKSB assessment with an outcome of exit level 3 (working at 4) for literacy and exit level 2 (working at 3) for numeracy, Please note: All students need to be able to obtain a clear volunteer Working with Children Check prior to undertaking work placement., Student Enquiry and Enrolment Services may refer the applicant to the Community and Social Services Department to assess the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the course, Students must successfully complete a minimum of 160 hours work placement, Students who are unable to complete workplacement, will be unable to successfully complete the requirements of the course.

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	Not available	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$7,277	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$16,929	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$55	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097 from 1 January, 2024 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.