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Diploma of Mental Health

CHC53315 – Blended

Duration: 52 weeks

Work placement: 160 hours

Program details

National Code

CHC53315

Units

15 core + 5 elective

Location

This program is delivered as blended training, both in-person and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams

Delivery Modes

Blended

Total duration

52 weeks

Delivery weeks

46 weeks

Holiday weeks

6 weeks

Fees for domestic students

Government funded

$250*

Self-funded

$9,000

*This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.

Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.

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Career pathways

  • Community Rehabilitation Worker
  • Welfare Support Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program.

Education and skills

Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.

Regulatory

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.

All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Digital technology

Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.

Industry requirements

Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):

  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Work placement industry requirements may vary depending on your host employer.

Prior experience

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.

Course Units

Core Units

  • HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing)
  • CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  • CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs)
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
  • CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
  • CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
  • CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
  • CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
  • CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

Elective Units

  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
  • CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers

The reviews

MCIE is a great provider of this course

MCIE trainers are highly experienced.

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Comments

This is Nationally Recognised Training, leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the AQF (Australian Qualifications framework (AQF)) qualification or a Statement of Attainment.
Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315)
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