Diploma of Mental Health
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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 regarding laws affecting people with mental health issues,…
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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 regarding laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Suitable for a professional role as
You will be able to develop and expand your existing educational or vocational skills and be able to enhance your knowledge about work force planning, team management, risk management, project management and professional development.
Suitable for a professional role of:
Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
Welfare Support Worker
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Community support worker
Mental health support worker
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Units of Study
20 units are required for award of this qualification which includes 15 Core and 5 Electives. Work Placements of at least 160 hours is mandatory.
REQUIREMENTS
Completed Year 12 or equivalent Must be over 18 years of age
English Requirement: IELTS 6.0 or PTE 52 or equivalent