CHC53315
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CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
$1,499.00
Australian College of Community Services and Care’s (ACCSC) CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is just $1499, making it both accessible and affordable for those wanting to enter the counselling industry. ACCSC strongly believes that vocational qualifications should be accessible to everyone!
Price
$1499
Units
20 Units
Nationally Recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Australian College of Community Services and Care
Qualification Status: Current
Work Qualifications: minimum of 160 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services
Free: Student membership with Certified Practising Counsellors Australia (CPCA)
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Upfront Payment
$1499
upfront
Payment Plan
$50
Weekly
Easy weekly payments while you study CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health!
TOTAL PAYMENTS: 40 | TOTAL PRICE: $2,200
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there is no reason for any nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars!
According to MySkills, the average course fee for CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health from registered training providers is $8600. That is 473% more than what we charge for the same certification.
WHY
STUDY CHC53315 DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH WITH ACCSC
Dedicated Trainer and after hours support
Fast Assessment Turnaround
Do you need a pathway into the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice?
Our CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is recognised by Griffith University as a planned articulation meaning you will be awarded a credit transfer for 50/60 credit points (CP) towards the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice for completion of CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
Do you need a pathway into the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice?
Our CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is recognised by Griffith University as a planned articulation meaning you will be awarded a credit transfer for 50/60 credit points (CP) towards the Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice for completion of CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Course Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients experiencing mental health disorders. They may 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.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN WHILE STUDYING CHC53315 DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH
People working the mental health services sector, provide critical care, counselling and referral services for some of our most vulnerable people.
Mental is a common illness in Australia with one in five of us expected to experience some kind of mental disorder between the ages of 16 and 85. In some cases, a percentage of these will experience more than one type of mental disorder.
With more and more Australians affected every day, there has never been a better time to embark on your career in mental health. This specialist course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to successfully support people suffering one or more mental disorders in a range of settings including community and health care services.
During your course you will learn how to:
- Develop relationships with a diverse range of children and adults with a variety of mental health illnesses
- Advocate on behalf of children or adults impacted by drug and alcohol dependency
- Understand the complex nature of mental illness and provide support including referring your clients to specialist services
- Develop and implement care plans to support improvement in mental health illness
- Implement a range of approaches to mental health care including person centred and recovery oriented approaches
- Carry out a range of research and apply evidence based practice
- Provide and implement intervention, health prevention and mental illness promotion programs
and much more
You will also need to complete 160 hours of work placement in a recognised mental health facility.
JOB OUTCOMES FOR CHC53315 DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH
Once completed, graduates have access to an array of professional careers including roles as:
- Mental health worker
- Case Manager
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
Graduates of this qualification may seek employment in a range of organisations including community, government and mental health sector agencies where they may be responsible for:
- Engaging with children and adults with psychological disabilities and sourcing solutions or referrals to specialist services
- Working with clients to self-manage their health and improve their mental well-being
- Work with other mental health service providers to access additional services for your clients
- Engage with and support the client through interactions with their family during the recovery process
- Implementing policies, procedures and guidelines for the provision of mental health services
FAST ASSESSMENT TURNAROUND
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
ONLINE STUDY MODE
This qualification is delivered entirely online (with the exception of the mandatory work placement) giving you maximum flexibility to balance your work and family life with your study.
Your learning and assessment material is at your fingertips allowing you to access it anytime, anywhere, day or night.
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
All ACCSC qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. Visit the AQF website to find out more.
ACCSC only provides training for the community services sector with bespoke online courses. Our trainers and assessors are specialists in the industry who have tailored training approaches that provide you with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Our trainers have extensive experience working in industry in hands on and management roles enabling them to transfer skills and knowledge. ACCSC’s one-on-one learner support system enables learners to have access to a trainer to support them through their studies as well as entering the workforce.
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DEDICATED TRAINER AND AFTER HOURS SUPPORT
Our trainers are not only qualified adult educators but are also qualified in their field, holding a minimum of Bachelor level qualifications.
They have extensive experience working in youth work, mental health, counselling and community services work (management and case work) including networking and supervision.
Why not have a friendly chat with a trainer today who can answer any questions you might have?
Trainers are available 9am to 5pm (AEST) weekdays.
General support is available 8am to 8pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday (AEST).
Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, they will also give you insight into the industry making sure that you can hit the ground running when you have completed your qualification.
Course Details
Course Code
CHC53315
Course Title
Diploma of Mental Health
Course Duration
This course is self-paced meaning that learners have maximum flexibility to manage their time to work and study. Regardless of when you choose to study, you will still have one on one access to your trainer.
Our user-friendly online material is well designed to perfectly fit the needs or requirements of learners who would like to cut out travel time and face to face group sessions.
Students have up to 24 months to complete their studies (an additional 6 month extension is available – conditions apply).
Nationally Recognised
Awarded By
Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Course Structure
The course is made up of 20 units in total. 15 core units and 5 elective units.
Career Pathway
Upon successful completion of CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, you could add to your skills and knowledge base and go on to complete:
Various university pathways also exist allowing you to consider further study in:
- Counselling
- Mental Health Practice
- Psychology
Other vocational pathways include:
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills to work with clients to provide personal and psychological counselling services.
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to develop and provide services for youth including social, behavioural, health and welfare, among many others.
Admission Requirements
Students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
Further Details
Talk to an expert on the course today. Call us on 1300 511 455
Fees
- Total Upfront Cost: $1499
- Payment Plan: $2,100 (weekly payments of $50)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Qualification Status
Current
Course Delivery
Online.
You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 160 hours in community centres, non-government organisations, after care support, and mental health support services)
Course Requirements
To complete your CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, you will need access to:<
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, infographics, etc.)
- An organisation specialising the care of people with mental health disorders to complete Work Placement under the supervision of a person who holds CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health or a higher qualification.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years relevant industry experience. If a learner’s RPL application is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, they may still enrol and complete the qualification via our online learning portal.
Learners are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check and other relevant requirements as per state or territory regulations and as specified by the individual organisation.
Course Units
Core units
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS009 | Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCMHS010 | Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
| CHCMHS012 | Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives |
| CHCMHS013 | Implement trauma informed care |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective units
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCLEG001* | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCSL003* | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCAOD004* | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCCCS017* | Provide loss and grief support |
Learning Materials
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Free Student Membership with CPCA
Free STUDENT membership with cpc Australia
Certified Practising Counsellors Australia supports students undertaking counselling studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to their organisation for current counselling students. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
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