Course Overview

About This Course

Make a real difference to the lives of others. Our mental health and alcohol and other drugs courses allow you to pathway from a certificate to a degree. You'll learn essential skills to work as a specialised mental health worker. Our mental health graduates learn to support individuals and work alongside clinical specialists. Some courses include work placement, giving you real life experience and ensuring you're job-ready upon graduating.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Bass Coast

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements were listed on this page for the Associate Degree of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates learn to support individuals and work alongside clinical specialists as specialised mental health workers.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course eligible for Free TAFE?

Yes, this is listed as a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Prospective students are encouraged to find out about their eligibility on the Chisholm website.

Does the Associate Degree of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs include work placement?

Some courses in the Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health field at Chisholm include work placement, giving students real life experience and ensuring they are job-ready upon graduating.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this course?

Graduates learn essential skills to work as a specialised mental health worker, supporting individuals and working alongside clinical specialists in the community mental health, alcohol and other drugs sector.

Can I pathway from a lower-level qualification into this Associate Degree?

Yes, Chisholm's mental health and alcohol and other drugs courses are designed to allow students to pathway from a certificate level (such as Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs) through to degree-level study.

Where can I study this course at Chisholm?

Chisholm Institute has multiple campus locations including Bass Coast, Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Springvale, and also offers Online and OnlinePlus study options, though specific campus availability for this course is not confirmed on this page.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $78,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $78,000 to $95,000 per year

Career Paths

Mental Health Support WorkerMental Health Outreach WorkerCommunity Rehabilitation and Support WorkerPsychosocial Disability Support Worker (NDIS)Peer Support Worker / Lived Experience Worker

Key Skills

Recovery-oriented support and strengths-based practiceTrauma-informed care approachesMental health assessment and wellness planningCrisis intervention and risk managementCase coordination and care planning

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