CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
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IHNA has campuses across major Australian cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. To further our mission, we have expanded internationally with a state-of-the-art delivery location in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The IHNA India (Kochi) campus offers AQF-level Australian qualifications, providing students in India access to the same world-class education as their Australian peers.
CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health prepares individuals to support clients dealing with mental health challenges by offering services such as counselling, referrals, advocacy, and education or health promotion. It equips learners with advanced knowledge, specialised skills, and competencies, particularly in understanding laws impacting individuals with mental health issues, the services available to them, and associated health concerns.
To successfully complete this qualification, students are required to undertake a minimum of 160 hours of practical work as specified in the Assessment Requirements for the units of competency.
At the time of publication, this qualification does not have any licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements.
| Course Duration: | 18 months |
| AQF Level: | 5 |
| Course Delivery: | Blended |
| Delivery Locations: | IHNA India (Kochi) |
| Professional Experience Placement (PEP): | 160 Hours |
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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.
India’s Sole Provider of Australian-Accredited Certificate III Qualification.
Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
Enrol with Ease, bi-monthly Intakes Available.
24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments.
20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with Diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented Mental health services |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS009 | Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs |
| CHCMHS010 | Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCMHS012 | Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives |
| CHCMHS013 | Implement trauma informed care |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCEDU001 | Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements |
| CHCDEV004 | Confirm developmental status |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
Students completing this qualification can further their studies and go on to do:
With CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
The total tuition cost for the CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health is:
IHNA India Full Fee: $3,999
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the
units of this qualification. Students will commence the 160 hours of placement (PEP)
upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA).
During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as
agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.
All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.
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:
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
Duration of the course is 78 weeks
Yes, you can study at your own time however if you are a domestic student receiving government funding it is mandatory that you attend classes.
Domestic students are required to attend classes online.
SBAs (Simulation Based Assessments) can be done online.
Ideally it would be best to attend the SBA when it is scheduled by the trainer. Some of the SBAs require an audience which may be difficult to achieve if all the students do not show up for SBA at the scheduled time.
IHNA (Institute of Health and Nursing Australia) assists students in finding placement. However, we highly recommend students to volunteer at a community service organisation which might lead to gaining work placement or even a job.
Students should stick to morning or evening batch. It’s not recommended that students switch. If student cannot make it on the scheduled time because of extenuating circumstances, then they can attend the other session or listen to the recording.
Yes, you can catch up what you missed by listening to recordings and contacting the trainer on support days.
PEP is flexible in terms of which days you complete the placement. The total number of hours to be completed and the activities to be completed are not negotiable. You can do more than the required hours but not less than the stipulated 160 hours.
Yes, SBA and PEP are mandatory.
Classes are schedule on Monday to Friday from 9am 1 pm AEST and 5 pm to 9pm AEST, Lecture and tutorial classes run from Monday to Thursday. Friday is support session. Student engagement is mandatory in all five days. It can be captured through attending classes, completing activities in canvas and completing assessments in student hub.
You can fast track if you have RPL or credit transfer for some of the units. If you are a full fee-paying student, you can fast track it.
RPL and credit transfer is possible provided you have the proper evidence to prove you have the relevant knowledge and skills.
The course has PEP which is face to face in a relevant workplace. Theory and simulation can be completed online.
Pre-recorded session for all units are available to students in canvas.
It’s not mandatory to attend full day of class but it is important to show evidence of participation by engaging in class, completing canvas activities and engaging with trainers.
Students will be able to catch up if they miss a one or two hours. However, its ideal not to miss the first couple of hours.
You will be using 3 different platform to complete the course, Student hub, Canvas and MS office suite.
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support and guidance throughout the Diploma of Mental Health. Our educator, Sara’s, dedication to helping me succeed has truly made a difference, and I am incredibly grateful for all that you have done.Sara’s professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for the students have been evident from the very beginning. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner has been instrumental in my learning journey. Thank you once again for everything.
I, Letemariam Adhanom Joined IHNA in 2022 to study Diploma of Mental health. I was very hesitant to study with IHNA due to the stories I heard, however, I have come to know it is a very good college. It has a flexible timetable, knowledgeable and trainers that would do anything to assist their students. I am very grateful to all the teachers that helped me during the period of my study. Overall, I am satisfied with IHNA focus on Mental Health, it has met my expectations about the course.
Thank you
Since I join IHNA campus last year in October 2022, in my first week of enrolment everything when good with the administration team but when it came to joining my classes, I had no access to class for nearly 3weeks without fully receiving the right help from the campus staffs on time and when I did a transfer from Perth campus to Melbourne campus this year, I lost about a month, not having access KH or my assessments, which made everything harder for me and that shown me the lack of unprofessionalism in the campus especially from those who are assign to help students. But during the times I spend in my semester 1 to semester 3, everything has been great. My teachers Tracey Carli and Marinela Clark have been the best, helping me understanding all my units and assessments. I would recommend IHNA to my friends and family but because of the unprofessionalism from the campus staffs, I would not recommend it at all because the moments when I needed help, it was hard to reach the campus staffs on the phone or either they tell me, they will get back to me but never do. Over all, I had the best and unprofessional experience studying at IHNA.
I am satisfied with my course overall. Few errors in the questionnaire and some assessments found bit difficult to access. It support wasn’t that great but teachers were good and productive in terms of their expert advise.
t’s amazing experience to study with IHNA. My experience with online learning was so good. And not the last I want to add it was my good luck that we had a great teacher named Sara Reddy who taught me mental health. I have no words how to describe Sara, as she is much more than my words can say in this testimonial. She is not only a good teacher and mentor, but she is also a great person, a great human being who is not only teaching the right subject (Mental Health) which she is passionate about it but also making a difference in the lives of people who are around her. Thanks Sara you are an amazing personality, I am so proud that I am your student and IHNA Institute give me an opportunity to know you as a person. I have no words how to thank you. You are and you will be always an important person in my life.
Thank you so much.
I was the first student who registered a Diploma in Mental Health at IHNA, and it was my good luck that we had a great teacher named Sara Reddy who taught me mental health not only through books, but she also shows me what is mental health support. I have no words how to describe Sara, as she is much more than my words can say in this testimonial.
She is not only a good teacher and mentor, but she is also a great person, a great human being who is not only teaching the right subject (Mental Health) which she is passionate about it but also making a difference in the lives of people who are around her.
Thanks Sara you are an amazing personality, I am so proud that I am your student and IHNA Institute give me an opportunity to know you as a person.
I have no words how to thank you. You are and you will be always an important person in my life. God bless you, Sara.
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