Diploma of Mental Health
Provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health support.
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 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 workplace placement.
CHC53315 consists of twenty (20) units — fifteen (15) core and five (5) elective.
Mode of study
The course is delivered face-to-face and includes:
- 20 hours of scheduled face-to-face classes per week
- Online training through the e-learning system
- All resources provided online
- 160 hours of compulsory work placement
Amount of training
The amount of training has been determined to give learners sufficient time to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required in each unit of competency.
Course structure
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Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following entry requirements to be admitted to this training product:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
- Sound language, literacy and basic computer skills
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Valid photo ID and signature
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) evaluation
- Positive National Criminal History check
Delivery location
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will be qualified to work in roles such as:
- Counselling
- Referral
- Advocacy
- Education and health promotion services
Education pathways
Diploma of Community Services → Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, or proceed to employment in the industry.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Course credit
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available. AVC's process is structured to minimise time and cost, with a supportive approach for learners. You should apply ideally at enrolment, and up to 2 weeks into your course.
In accordance with Standards for RTO 2025, Australis Vocational College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. AVC will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other Registered Training Organisation, unless precluded by licensing requirements.
Course fee
For the latest course fees, please reach out to us at admission@avc.edu.au.
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