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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 normal hours including 260
hours of Professional Practice Experience. The course is delivered to both
local and international students. Local Participants who choose to enrol in
this course will have the flexibility of completing the course in 52 weeks
(full time for Local students) or 88 weeks (full time for International
students). The delivery durations at any time will additionally 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 |
$5,000 |
$35 |
N/A |
$100 |
$5,135 |
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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(offshore) |
$10,000 |
$35 |
N/A |
$500 |
$10,535 |
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.
Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081
