CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
This qualification 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. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification 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. These workers are required 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. 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.
Career Opportunities
Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles:
- Mental Health worker
Course Structure
CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services-Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people-Core
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety-Core
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships-Core
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services-Core
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services-Core
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues-Core
CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs-Core
CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity-Core
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing-Core
CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives-Core
CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care-Core
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice-Core
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice-Core
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety-Core
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans-Elective
CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management-Elective
CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers-Elective
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues-Elective
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment-Elective
REQUIREMENTS
Students must:
- Be at least 18 years and above.
- Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12.
- Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must not be more than 2 years old).
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based: 527
- TOEFL internet based test: 46
- Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English): 162
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 42
- Occupational English Test: Pass
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian College of the Professions is an affordable and fully accredited educational institute offering qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It offers the Diploma of Leadership & Management; Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management; Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care programs for students to choose from.
