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104 Weeks, Full Time (Includes scheduled breaks)
Classroom based and workplace placements of at least 160 hours in relevant approved facilities and/or community organizations.
Full time
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Provide systems advocacy services
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core unit
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Core unit
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Core unit
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Core unit
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Core unit
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
Core unit
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
Core unit
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Core unit
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
Core unit
Implement trauma informed care
Core unit
Research and apply evidence to practice
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Manage work health and safety
Core unit
Coordinate complex case requirements
Elective unit
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Elective unit
Manage partnership agreements with service providers
Elective unit
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
Elective unit
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective unit
Common Questions
20 units are required for the award of this qualification, which includes 15 Core units and 5 Elective units. Additionally, Work Placements of at least 160 hours are mandatory.
International students must meet an English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 or PTE 52 or equivalent to be eligible for enrolment in the Diploma of Mental Health.
The course is 104 weeks in duration, studied full time, and includes scheduled breaks.
Assessment methods may include written questions, case studies, role plays, presentations, projects, and simulated assessments.
The tuition fee for the Diploma of Mental Health is $22,600. For non-tuition fees, students are advised to refer to the Lawson College website at https://lawsoncollege.edu.au/non-tuition-fee.
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Step 03
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