CHC53315 – Diploma of
Mental Health

The Diploma of Mental Health equips individuals with the skills to support people experiencing mental health challenges. The course covers mental health assessment, case management, and recovery-oriented care. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Mental Health Support Worker or Case Manager, working in various settings, including community services, healthcare, and residential facilities, to promote mental well-being and recovery.

• Reputation for Excellence:

  IHNA is a leading provider of healthcare education, known for its strong emphasis on high-quality training and practical, industry- relevant skills. It is recognised for delivering competency-based learning aligned with the latest healthcare trends

• State-of-the-Art Facilities:

  IHNA’s campuses are equipped with cutting-edge simulation labs and modern training facilities, providing students with hands-on experience in environments that mirror real healthcare settings. These facilities enhance the learning experience by fostering practical skills in a controlled and supportive environment

• Flexible Learning Options:

  With blended delivery modes, IHNA allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. The combination of online learning and hands-on practical training helps to ensure students can learn at their own pace

• Comprehensive Student Support:

  IHNA offers dedicated student support services, including 24/7 access to online resources, personalised guidance, and career support, helping students to navigate their academic journey and transition smoothly into the workforce

• Industry Connections:

  IHNA’s strong ties with industry leaders provide students with networking opportunities and exposure to real-world healthcare environments, enhancing job readiness upon graduation

20 units are required for award of this qualification including:

CHCDIV001	Work with Diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS009	Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCADV005	Provide systems advocacy services
CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMHS012	Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCDEV001	Confirm Client developmental status
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented Mental health services
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS010	Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity

With CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

• Mental Health Community Worker
• Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
• Welfare Support Worker
• Community Rehabilitation Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Mental Health Outreach Worker

The total tuition cost for the CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health is AUD $24,000 for international students.

*Speak to our team to know about current scholarships.

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FACE TO FACE DELIVERY:

Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is essential to some of this course’s units. Students will commence the 160 hours of placement (PEP) upon completing all theory assessments, including simulation-based assessments (SBA). During the practical placement, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for the units that require workplace demonstration.

Each student will work with a workplace supervisor at the Professional Experience Placement (PEP) facility.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. IHNA arranges all PEPs. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed upon, and in consultation with the course coordinator.

Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, applicants should demonstrate an ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• IELTS Test Score of 6.0 overall (General or Academic) /TOEFL iBT Test Score of 60 /PTE Academic Test Score of 52 /Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 169 /IELTS test score of 5 or equivalent with at least 10 weeks ELICOS/IELTS test score of 4.5 or equivalent with at least 20 weeks ELICOS/Successful completion of a General English course with an Upper Intermediate outcome.
• You may be exempted from providing evidence of English Language competence if/ you have studied for 5 years in an English-speaking country/you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV / higher-level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa/You have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia /You have successfully completed your high school or higher tertiary qualification in the English Language.
• Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
• Students must meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements.
• Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.

• Digital literacy
  

  • Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.

  • Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) requirements

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
• Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check
• Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
  • Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
  • Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
  • Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
  • Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
  • Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors

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Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

You’re also required to have the below learning resource:

• The Road to Social Work & Human Service Practice by Chenoweth & McAuliffe

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

What is a L – Portfolio?

L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.

When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.

Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:

• Files of various formats (text, pictures, video, etc.)
• Evidence related to courses taken, programs of study, etc.
• Writing samples (which might include several drafts to show development and improvement)
• Projects prepared for class or extracurricular activities
• Evidence of creativity and performance
• Evidence of extracurricular or co-curricular activities, including examples of leadership
• Evaluations, analysis and recommendations

Uses of L-Portfolio

Recognition of Prior Learning application:

Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.

This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.

Showcase/Professional L Portfolios

These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.

Learning Portfolios

These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.