CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Interested in providing self-directed recovery support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability?
This qualification includes:
- Developing skills to work autonomously under a broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals
- Developing skills to implement community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health and illness
Employment opportunities with this qualification are:
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach
- Outreach Officer
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Manager
What will you achieve from completing this course?
- A nationally recognised CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
What you need to know about this course:
- Prior to enrolling you must read the Mental Health Pre Enrolment Policy at the bottom of this page
- Classes commence in week 1 of each school term
- Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
- You will need to plan for approximately 5-10 hours per week at home to complete assessment tasks
- There is no training during school holidays
- Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
- Resources are provided by SGSCC
- Student lounge available
- WiFi is available
What resources do you need to study from home?
- A computer with internet access
- Email access
- Facebook account
Course entry requirements
- You must attend a pre-enrolment meeting with an SGSCC representative to ascertain suitability to the course and to review your current skills and experience
- Hold a current CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
- New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment
- Current National Police Check (can be arranged through SGSCC)
- Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
- Note-taking materials
- Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)
- Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences
Units of Competency you will be studying:
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- 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
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
The above 7 core units are the prerequisite units for the Diploma
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
- 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
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
#CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status
#CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
#CHCCSL002 Apply Specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
#CHCEDU001 Provide community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies
#CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Do you need to complete any work placement hours?
- Yes, you need to complete 160 hours (20 days) of work placement
- Before commencing work placement, you will be required to get a current national criminal record check to allow you to work in a care service facility. SGSCC will assist you with this application process.
Will you need to sit for any exams?
- No. This is a competency-based course
- Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
- You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 20 units of learning
Assessments are made up by a range of:
- Case studies
- Demonstration
- Portfolio of evidence
- Presentation
- Questions and answers
- Research report
To be deemed competent:
- You will receive clear assessment instructions
- You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
- These are assessed by your trainer
- Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required
Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be
- an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
- aged 15 years or older, and
- live or work in New South Wales, and
- no longer be at school or equivalent
See Smart & Skilled page for further information
Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Fee-Free nationally accredited training
Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:
- Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
- At risk of unemployment; or
- 17-24 years old (employed or not)
See Skilling for Recovery page for further information.
Fee and Payment options:
- $4,970 (maximum Smart and Skilled student fee)
- $5,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart and Skilled)
- Pay in full or interest-free monthly payment plan available
- By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard
Time for you to enrol:
- The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
- At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)
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...Duration: 4 term course
Units of Learning: 20
Monthly Intake: Yes
Requirements: Students must be working in the industry to enrol in this course as it requires workplace assessment to be conducted
* Currently taking expressions of interest for Term 1, 2021
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.