General
This qualification, CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health 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.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age.Students should be working in the industry.
Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Welfare Support Worker, Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community support worker, Mental health support worker or Mental Health Outreach Worker.
Community and Personal Service Workers is the broad occupation category.
Ithea offers students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, case study and projects.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant mental health services setting. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check prior to attending placement.
Core Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCADV005
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Provide systems advocacy services
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90
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CHCDIV001
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Work with diverse people
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100
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CHCDIV002
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Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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50
|
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CHCMHS002
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Establish self-directed recovery relationships
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60
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CHCMHS003
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Provide recovery oriented mental health services
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60
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CHCMHS004
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Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
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75
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CHCMHS005
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Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
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90
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CHCMHS009
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Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
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75
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CHCMHS010
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Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
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80
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CHCMHS011
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Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
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80
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CHCMHS012
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Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
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80
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CHCMHS013
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Implement trauma informed care
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80
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CHCPOL003
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Research and apply evidence to practice
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65
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CHCPRP003
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Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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120
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HLTWHS004
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Manage work health and safety
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40
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Elective Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCAOD006
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Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
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70
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CHCAOD007
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Develop and implement service programs
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55
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CHCCDE004
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Show leadership in the workplace
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85
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CHCCSM004
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Coordinate complex case requirements
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75
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CHCMHS006
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Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
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50
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Employment Growth
The number of people working as Aged and Disabled Carers is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years from 175,800 in 2018 to 245,000 by 2023. Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 179,000 job openings over 5 years (that’s about 35,800 a year).
Target Groups
- Existing experienced worker in the sector with existing skills and knowledge seeking a formal qualification.
- Existing experienced worker in the sector wishing to gain further knowledge and a qualification.
- Existing experienced worker in the sector wishing to advance career prospects.
- To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.