At a glance
JOB PROSPECTS
Take the next steps to kick start your career in the community services or health industry with this advanced course that will advance you to work in a broad range of settings including the mental health sector.
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Social Worker
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Mental Health Worker
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Occupational Therapist
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Clinical Psychologist
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Support Worker
COURSE OUTCOME
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
STUDY LOCATIONS
WAYS TO STUDY
Online
Blended Delivery
COST
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Study the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) with our industry trainers to receive a competitive qualification to further students in their future endeavours and enable them for eligibility in university credits. Star College Australia provide all students with the guidance and assistance they may require to reach your full potential. Undertaking the The Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. Completion of this course will allow students to advance their careers and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to last a life time.
Completion of this nationally recognised qualification will allow you to obtain a role as a manager or supervisor within a broad range of industries. Students undertaking this course will be guided through the following subject areas, learning the resource materials with the support of your dedicated trainer.
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Observation skills
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Genuineness
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Empathy
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Effective Interpersonal Skills
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Suicide prevention
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Strong communication skills
Entry Requirement
There is no entry requirements for the Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315).
Course Information
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.
Core Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
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
Elective Units
UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCDEV003 Analyse client information for service planning and delivery
CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context