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Online and Face to Face
Please access https://www.mti.vic.edu.au/intake-dates/
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 3 - 364 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Additional Requirements (before commencing work placement):
International Students (additional requirements):
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
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective unit
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
Elective unit
Provide loss and grief support
Elective unit
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
Elective unit
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) has a duration of 78 weeks, structured as 6 x 10 week terms plus holidays.
Yes, work placement is required. 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. Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide a Working with Children Check when required and a Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months, when required.
Yes, international students are eligible to study this course. The CRICOS course code is 104516G. International students must also meet additional entry requirements including an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent and a minimum of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
The course is delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face learning. Assessment methods include various written assessments, projects, observations and logbook.
Graduates may pursue roles such as Mental Health Worker, Occupational Therapist, Community Support Worker, or Alcohol and Drug Worker. Students may also go on to develop their skills and knowledge in other community service or other areas of health care such as Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Social Work.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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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!
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