CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
| Duration | 78 weeks - 6 x 10 week terms + holidays |
| Delivery mode | Online and Face to Face |
| Assessment Methods | Various written assessments, projects, observations and logbook |
| Work Placement Hours | 160 Hours (Placement will be provided by the college) |
| International course | Yes - International student are eligible to study this course. (CRICOS course code 104516G) |
- +Course Overview
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.
- +Units of Competency
No.
Unit code
Unit name
Unit type
1 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services Core 2 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core 3 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core 4 CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships Core 5 CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services Core 6 CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services Core 7 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues Core 8 CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs Core 9 CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity Core 10 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing Core 11 CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives Core 12 CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care Core 13 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice Core 14 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core 15 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety Core 16 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment Elective 17 CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers Elective 18 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support Elective 19 CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans Elective 20 CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues Elective 
*Elective units have been selected by the college in consultation with industry experts
Training Product Status: Current
Training Product Release Date: 8 December 2015
- +Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 year of age
- Successful completion of Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by the college
- Must have:
- Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Words and a web browser)
- Access to the Internet
- Access to a video and audio recording device
- Computer skills include being comfortable using computers and the Internet to perform basic tasks such as accessing an online video conferencing software; using Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader; downloading, scanning, and uploading documents; accessing online materials; looking up information; reading and sending emails; and completing forms. (If students need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for the students)
- Have a reasonable level of fitness in order to perform massage treatments to meet the physical requirements to carry out various massage techniques and manipulations.
Additional Requirement
Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:
- A Working with Children Check when required
- A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months when required
- +Career Outcomes
- Mental Health Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Community Support Worker
- Alcohol and Drug worker
Students may also go on to develop their skills and knowledge in other community service or other areas of health care such as:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Social Work
- +Tuition Fees
- +Intake Dates
- 27th Jan 25/21st April 25 /14th Jul 25 / 6th Oct 25
Contact us for further dates.
- +How to Apply
- Check you meet the entry requirements for the course.
- Choose your intake preference
- Complete an Enrolment Form-Domestic Student (Ensure you include all required documentation)
- Submit your Enrolment Form – Apply online or visit our campus.
- Receive your Letter of Offer from MTI
- Accept the Letter of Offer and pay tuition fees
- Receive your confirmation of enrolment email
- Commence your course
- +Course Overview
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.
- +Units of Competency
No.
Unit code
Unit name
Unit type
1 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services Core 2 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core 3 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core 4 CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships Core 5 CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services Core 6 CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services Core 7 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues Core 8 CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs Core 9 CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity Core 10 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing Core 11 CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives Core 12 CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care Core 13 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice Core 14 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core 15 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety Core 16 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment Elective 17 CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers Elective 18 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support Elective 19 CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans Elective 20 CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues Elective *Elective units have been selected by the college in consultation with industry experts
Training Product Status: Current
Training Product Release Date: 8 December 2015
- +Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 year of age
- IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
- A minimum of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Must have:
- Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Words and a web browser)
- Access to the Internet
- Access to a video and audio recording device
- Computer skills include being comfortable using computers and the Internet to perform basic tasks such as accessing an online video conferencing software; using Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader; downloading, scanning, and uploading documents; accessing online materials; looking up information; reading and sending emails; and completing forms. (If students need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for the students)
- Have a reasonable level of fitness in order to perform massage treatments to meet the physical requirements to carry out various massage techniques and manipulations.
Additional Requirement
Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:
- A Working with Children Check when required
- A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months when required
- +Career Outcomes
- Mental Health Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Community Support Worker
- Alcohol and Drug worker
Students may also go on to develop their skills and knowledge in other community service or other areas of health care such as:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Social Work
- +Tuition Fees
- +Intake Dates
- 27th Jan 25/21st April 25 /14th Jul 25 / 6th Oct 25
Contact us for further dates.
- +How to Apply
- Check you meet the entry requirements for the course.
- Choose your intake preference
- Complete An Enrolment Form-International Student (Ensure you include all required documentation)
- Submit your Enrolment Form – Apply online or visit our campus.
- Receive your Letter of Offer from MTI
- Accept the Letter of Offer and pay tuition fees
- Receive your CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Apply for your student visa
For information about applying for your student visa, please visit the Australia Department of Home Affairs (DHA) www.homeaffairs.gov.au