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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC53315Diploma
Step Into a Career in Mental Health Support
The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health builds advanced skills for leadership-focused roles in one of Australia's fastest-growing sectors.
12 Months
Duration
160 Hours
Work Placement
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Career Outcomes
Where This Qualification Takes You
These are the roles this qualification points at, and the numbers on them.
Community Care Worker
$65k–$90k
General salary range indicated for Diploma of Mental Health graduates across roles.
Mental Health Worker
$70k–$90k
Employers include community health centres, NDIS services, not-for-profit organisations, residential support services.
Mental Health Outreach Worker
$70k–$88k
Employers include outreach programs, community health services, not-for-profit organisations, government health agencies.
Also relevant: Rehabilitation CounsellorCommunity Rehabilitation and Support WorkerMental Health Intake Officer
Salary figures are published by the college. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
The trip there takes around 12 months, fully online and at your own pace. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Work Placement: 160 Hours
160 hours of guaranteed work placement coordinated by SkilTrak anywhere in Australia.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 15 nationally recognised units.
CHCADV005
Provide systems advocacy servicesCORE
CHCDIV001
Work with Diverse PeopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural SafetyCORE
CHCMHS002
Establish self-directed recovery relationshipsCORE
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery-oriented mental health servicesCORE
CHCMHS004
Work collaboratively with the care network and other servicesCORE
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesCORE
CHCMHS009
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programsCORE
CHCMHS010
Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexityCORE
CHCMHS011
Assess and Promote Social, Emotional and Physical WellbeingCORE
CHCMHS012
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directivesCORE
CHCMHS013
Implement trauma-informed careCORE
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practiceCORE
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and Improve Own Professional PracticeCORE
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safetyCORE
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At The Diploma
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53315
Next, Same College
CHC42021, delivered by Hader Institute of Education.
Progression and any credit arrangements are set by the college. Confirm what applies to you in your enquiry.
Student Reviews
People Who've Already Made The Move
"I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment."
Maria Blackwood
Hader Institute of Education student review
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is a nationally recognised qualification registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no set entry requirements listed for this course. If you are unsure whether diploma level is the right entry point for you, ask in your enquiry and you will get a straight answer.
How long does it take?
Around 12 months, with 12 months of course access, self-paced across the 15 units.
How is it delivered?
The study is online and self-paced, and the placement happens out in a real service, so by the end you have done the work, not just read about it.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 160 hours in a real mental health service. The placement is coordinated for you through the college's partner SkilTrak, and it can be arranged anywhere in Australia.
What can I study after this?
If you want to broaden into the wider sector, the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services and the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services both pair well with this diploma.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
This is the diploma for people who want mental health work to be their profession, not just their job. It goes further than the Certificate IV: coordinating someone's recovery, stepping in early, trauma-informed care, and speaking up for people inside a system that can be hard to navigate.
The standout is the placement: 160 hours, guaranteed and organised for you, anywhere in Australia. So you finish with real experience employers can see. Hader Institute of Education runs the study side fully online over 12 months, and it leads to roles from outreach work to rehabilitation support.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162. Read the qualification guide for the Diploma, built on government data.
CHC53315 · Nationally Recognised
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