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Government funded program* VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
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CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Course Outline - CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
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Duration
and Delivery: |
This
qualification is delivered over a period of 1550 nominal hours. The course is
delivered to both local and international students. Local students who choose
to enrol in this course will have the flexibility of completing the course
full time within eleven months (44 weeks) period or part time as relevant.
Course delivery duration to the International students will be One year and
Nine months (88 weeks). At any time, the course delivery duration will
include end of the year holiday’s and term breaks. |
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Format: |
This
Diploma level qualification will be delivered using a blended delivery model
with a combination of face to face class room based and computer aided training
sessions. Skill development in a relevant simulated environment is an added
component of the session delivery.. Educators will be available to provide
necessary additional support on request. |
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Location: |
Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement
locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers. |
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Purpose: |
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. |
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Who May Attend This qualification is beneficial for any person who may ·
Be actively seeking employment
in the community services industry sector with an interest in providing
services to persons with mental health issues. ·
Have no formal qualifications ·
Wish to review/update knowledge
and practical experience ·
Be seeking a new career |
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Recognition: |
Students
may be able to shorten the length of their studies through the recognition of
past experience and/or qualifications gained elsewhere. Applications can be
made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer. These will
be assessed according to the college’s policy & procedures to determine
if/how much advanced standing will be granted. This course
holds National Recognition. |
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Pre-Requisites: |
The minimum
age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully
completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian
Qualifications Framework. Proficiency
in English is required to meet Industry standards. Although
LLN test is not an entry requirement, students are asked to undertake the
same so appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the course of
study. |
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Work
placements: |
Students
will be required to undertake work placements to apply knowledge and develop
their skills as part of the course requirements. Placements may occur in aged
care, disability, or other aged care and community settings in Melbourne or
Regional areas as organised by ALACC and according to the course
requirements. While
ALACC takes responsibility to provides work placements for students. However,
to allow for flexibility, if a student finds a work placement close to their
place of residence, then ALACC will negotiate and have an Agreement with the
Placement Provider before the student attends work placement. Placements
dates are on the timetable but can be subject to change depending on the
appropriate Placement Provider’s ability to take students at a specific given
period. Students need to be flexible with these dates and to ensure they can
attend the placements as soon as it is available. ALACC is committed and ensuring all
students have Placements for the respective course. Pre-and
post- placement skills are assessed at ALACC for the student to be deemed
competent. |
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Pathway: |
Successful
completion of this course may enable the participants to progress towards
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management Course and above. At
the Diploma level this course will help the participant to continue to work
efficiently within the Community Services Sector as workers who would provide
counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
relating to mental health services.
This has relevance to ANZSCO occupational classification value 411712
of Disability Services Officer. Occupational titles may include community and
mental support worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Mental health community
/support worker, mental health Rehabilitation support worker. |
Qualification Structure for Local Students
This Diploma of Mental Health requires
successful completion of 20 units. These include: 15 Core Units and 5 Elective
Units as specified in the CHC Community Services Training Package Version
Release 3.0.
Core Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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CHCADV005 |
Provide systems advocacy services |
90 |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people
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40 |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural
safety |
25 |
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CHCMHS002 |
Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
60 |
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CHCMHS003 |
Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
60 |
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CHCMHS004 |
Work collaboratively with the care network and other
services |
75 |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and
alcohol and other drugs issues |
90 |
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CHCMHS009 |
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion
programs |
75 |
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CHCMHS010 |
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
80 |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
80 |
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CHCMHS012 |
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced
directives |
80 |
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CHCMHS013 |
Implement trauma informed care
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80 |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
65 |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
120 |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
40 |
Elective Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
135 |
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CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
150 |
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CHCAOD006 |
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs
issues |
70 |
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CHCAOD009 |
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment
plans |
75 |
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CHCGMB001 |
Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues |
60 |
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Description |
Fees (AUD) |
Uniform |
Material Fee |
Registration Fee |
Total (AUD) |
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Full Fee |
$6,000 |
$35 |
N/A |
$100 |
$6,135 |
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Government
Funding Subsidised Fee(Non-Concession)
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$600 ($0.38 per scheduled hour) |
$35 |
N/A |
$100 |
$735 |
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Government
Funding Subsidised Fee(Concession) |
N/A |
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International
Fee |
$15,000 |
$35 |
N/A |
$500 |
$15,500 |
Government Funding Eligibility Criteria
To assess your eligibility for government funding please speak to one
of our friendly staff or use below link:
Click Here to check your eligibility
*Eligible students must: -
1. Present a
Green Medicare card
2. Be a
Permanent resident in Australia
3. Not have a
qualification higher or equal to qualification being applied
For further information please contact our friendly staff.
Email: reception@alacchealth.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081
