CHC53315 | 096796J

Diploma of Mental Health

Upgrade your career in the community services or health industry with this advanced-level course that will qualify you to work in mental health in a broad range of settings.

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TIME 1 year / Full Time NEXT START DATE 11 Jul 2022

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On Campus International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$9,820

International

$10,000

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Course overview

Specialise in mental health with this advanced-level qualification. This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work with people with complex needs in both community services and healthcare settings.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as welfare support workers is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. There's likely to be around 30,000 job openings in this occupational area over the next five years.

This course will equip you to work with a diverse range of clients, run early intervention and health promotion programs, and research and apply evidence to your practice. You will also develop the skills required to advocate on behalf of people with complex coexisting mental health, drug, and alcohol issues. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to succeed in the industry.

Successful completion of this course will give you the essential skills you need to work as a mental health or alcohol and other drugs worker.

What can I do?

Mental Health Worker
Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

Course outcome:

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

What you will study.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake a minimum 160 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCADV005

Provide systems advocacy services

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate and ensure that government, community and organisational systems broadly support and uphold human rights.
UNIT NAME
Provide systems advocacy services

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS002

Establish self-directed recovery relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote the principles of recovery oriented practice, and to establish and confirm self-directed recovery relationships with people with mental illness.
UNIT NAME
Establish self-directed recovery relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS003

Provide recovery oriented mental health services

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively in providing services to implement a range of strategies as part of recovery oriented service provision for people with mental illness.
UNIT NAME
Provide recovery oriented mental health services

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS004

Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills knowledge required to work collaboratively with the care network and other potential services for a person with mental illness. This work provides a recovery oriented practice approach, involving a variety of health and community service professionals working collaboratively with the person and their care network.
UNIT NAME
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS005

Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess capacity to support people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues and to work collaboratively to provide support and facilitate links to other services.
UNIT NAME
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS009

Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and conduct early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs focussing on mental health and wellbeing.
UNIT NAME
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS010

Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to issues of complexity when supporting people living with mental illness and their care networks. The unit is based on a strengths-based approach and acknowledges that complexity is not a characteristic of an individual. Complexity may be impacted by a range of interactions between the worker, the organisation and the environmental context.
UNIT NAME
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS011

Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively with individuals to assess, promote and review all aspects of wellbeing.
UNIT NAME
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS012

Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS012

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support a person living with mental illness to develop recovery wellness plans and advanced directives. These plans outline the person's preferences and plans to maintain wellness and to direct actions and support strategies should they become unwell.
UNIT NAME
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS013

Implement trauma informed care

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS013

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote trauma informed care, and to develop strategies to address people's specific trauma needs. Trauma informed care involves providing services that are informed by the knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma, in particular interpersonal violence and varying service practice to reduce the likelihood of re-traumatisation.
UNIT NAME
Implement trauma informed care

UNIT CODE
CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPOL003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
UNIT NAME
Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.
UNIT NAME
Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support.
UNIT NAME
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCCSM004

Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE :
CHCCSM004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate multiple service requirements for clients with complex needs within a case management framework.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU001

Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver a range of promotion and prevention strategies to the community.
UNIT NAME
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support.
UNIT NAME
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support.
UNIT NAME
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE
CHCCSM004

Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE :
CHCCSM004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate multiple service requirements for clients with complex needs within a case management framework.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU001

Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver a range of promotion and prevention strategies to the community.
UNIT NAME
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support.
UNIT NAME
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

UNIT CODE
CHCCSM004

Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE :
CHCCSM004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate multiple service requirements for clients with complex needs within a case management framework.
UNIT NAME
Coordinate complex case requirements

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU001

Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver a range of promotion and prevention strategies to the community.
UNIT NAME
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Darling Downs and South West

Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE :
CHCAOD001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
UNIT NAME
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS017

Provide loss and grief support

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS017

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to the needs of people who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement.
UNIT NAME
Provide loss and grief support

UNIT CODE
CHCINM001

Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

UNIT CODE :
CHCINM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation's information system.
UNIT NAME
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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South Bank	11 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply

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Southport	15 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time - face to face classes, workshops, tutorials, practical skills assessments plus 160 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply
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Southport	11 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time - face to face classes, workshops, tutorials and practical skills assessments	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
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South Bank	11 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	15 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time - face to face classes, workshops, tutorials, practical skills assessments plus 160 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply
Southport	23 Jan 2023	1 year	Full time - face to face classes, workshops, tutorials, practical skills assessments plus 160 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply

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Mooloolaba	11 Jul 2022	2 years	Full time: Plus 160 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Full fee: $9,820 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	11 Jul 2022	1 year	Full time - face to face classes, workshops, tutorials and practical skills assessments	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic students:

Due to the sensitive and complex nature of the course content (mental health, addictions, crisis help etc), it is highly recommended that students are aged 17 or older by the course commencement date. Students will also need to be self-motivated and have sound English skills.

International students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) or ISLPR 3 on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place. TAFE Queensland has entered an agreement with Union Institute of Language (UIL) to facilitate the provision of the welfare services (fees apply).

Resources Required

No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Placement

You will need to complete a minimum of 160 hours of Vocational Placement in an approved workplace as part of this qualification.

Prior to placement you will need to receive and provide evidence of the following checks:

You must complete your online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application and nominate TAFE Queensland as you’re your employer). There is no cost to students and TAFE Queensland can verify you as a student.
You must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes). Upon completion, you will need to provide your Certificate of Completion to both TAFE Queensland and your placement provider.
Additionally, if you work with children on placement, you will also need a Blue Card Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland).

You can apply for both the NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card by completing a combined application via the NDIS Worker Screening portal noted above NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Depending on where your placement is conducted, further checks may be required and your Vocational Placement Coordinator or Teacher can discuss this with you on an individual basis.

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For all students who are undertaking courses that include Vocational Placements in a high risk workplace, Queensland Health has directed that students must declare your COVID-19 Vaccination status and evidence to either TAFE Queensland or the placement provider.

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Your vaccinate status
Last date of vaccination
Evidence of vaccine status

Where this information will be collected as part of your application and / or enrolment process. Any data collected will be managed under the TAFE Queensland Privacy Policy.

This requirement is in place for all students in affected courses, including TAFE at School students.

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

If you have any questions or concerns with this requirement, please contact our COVID hotline on 07 3307 4789.

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International Important Information

Please note this program is comprised of units which include topics covering sensitive material and discussion (eg. mental health, substance misuse, trauma including family violence, suicide and self-harm).

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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Diploma of Mental Health

Payment Options

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Important Information

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources Required

Placement

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International Important Information

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University Pathways.

How to Apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

For International students

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

Certificate IV in Mental Health

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Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health

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Diploma of Counselling

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