Online Diploma · Mental Health

For Career Changers Looking to Get Into Mental Health

Thinking about mental health work at diploma level? This course builds skills in recovery, trauma-informed care, and crisis support. You study online, join live sessions, and gain workplace experience.

From $77per week, interest-free
12 monthsonline study
160 hourswork placement
Onlineblended delivery
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

CourseCHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
LevelAQF Level 5
Duration12 Months online
Study ModeBlended online delivery
Work Placement160 hours
PaymentsFrom $77 a week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Weekly live Zoom sessions
  • Monthly one-on-one mentoring
  • Job-Ready Program support
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start A New Support Role

This diploma covers recovery, trauma-informed care, crisis response, and advocacy. You also complete work placement before finishing the course.

Build On Your Care Skills

Already working in care or support? Build skills in wellness plans, service links, and complex needs. Recognition of prior learning may be available.

Study With Support

Join weekly Zoom sessions and monthly mentoring sessions. Trainers reply within 72 hours on business days. Support calls come each month.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

These skills fit community health, outreach, and support services. Work may include planning support, linking services, and helping recovery.

Mental Health Worker

Support people with recovery, wellness plans, and service links.

Mental Health Outreach Worker

Use crisis response and support skills in outreach services.

Community Rehabilitation And Support Worker

Help people work towards recovery goals in community settings.

Mental Health Intake Officer

Use assessment and referral skills to guide people to services.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Twenty core and elective units cover mental health support work.

01
Recovery And Mental Health Support
Build skills for recovery, wellbeing, and trauma-informed care.
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
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
02
Working With People And Services
Learn advocacy, cultural safety, crisis response, and service links.
CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
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
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
03
Practice And Workplace Skills
Build your research, partnership, and workplace skills.
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP002 Collaborate in professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 course
  • Recovery and trauma-informed care, plus crisis response and wellness planning
  • 160 hours of work placement, in a supervised workplace setting
  • Written tasks and role plays, based on workplace scenarios

As a Student

  • Weekly live Zoom sessions, three evening hours with your trainer
  • Monthly one-on-one mentoring, by Zoom or phone
  • Trainer support, responses within 72 hours on business days
  • Job-Ready Program, employment assistance during your studies
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Here is what stands out in this course.

01
Work Placement Included

Every eligible learner gets a supervised work placement before finishing. SkilTrak coordinates placement within 30 km of your home.

02
Live Learning And Mentoring

Join evening Zoom classes each week. You also have monthly one-on-one mentoring with your trainer.

03
Support For The Job Hunt

The Job-Ready Program offers employment assistance during your studies. Learner Support also makes monthly outreach calls.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COURSE

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

Nationally recognised AQF Level 5 course

A Nationally Recognised Diploma

Finish with the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health. It is an AQF Level 5 course.

Work Placement Experience

Complete 160 hours in a supervised workplace setting. Placement is coordinated through SkilTrak.

A Path To Further Study

You can continue into Community Services courses after this diploma.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Apply For The Course

Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application online or over the phone.

Step two

Complete The Quiz

Take the short Online Literacy and Numeracy Quiz.

Step three

Join Your Interview

Take a quick Orientation Call to discuss eligibility and availability.

Step four

Receive Your Login

Accepted learners receive a Letter of Acceptance and login details.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $77 / week
Pay weekly interest-free, fortnightly interest-free, or upfront.
Flexible payment plans available
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I meet the entry requirements?

You must be at least 18 years old. You need Australian work and study rights. You also complete an LLN assessment and phone interview.

How long does the course take?

The course runs for 12 months online. You can start at any time.

How will I study online?

Join evening Zoom classes each week. Complete self-paced study through the student portal. You also receive monthly mentoring.

How are tasks completed?

Tasks include written work, case studies, practical activities, and work placement. You complete about 18 role plays based on workplace scenarios.

What does work placement mean?

Every eligible learner gets a supervised placement before finishing. SkilTrak coordinates 160 placement hours within 30 km of home. Placement does not promise a job.

What does it cost each week?

From $77 a week, interest-free. Flexible payment plans are available. You can also pay fortnightly or upfront.

Is this course accredited?

It is a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 course. You receive the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health. Hader Institute of Education is RTO 45162.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

Yes. Cancel before or within 3 days of acceptance. You receive a full refund of fees. Later cancellations do not receive a refund.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162.

The college offers online Certificate and Diploma courses. Learners receive trainer support, mentoring, and Job-Ready Program assistance.

RTO 45162Nationally recognised coursesWeekly Zoom sessionsJob-Ready Program support
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Picture yourself helping someone find support, plan recovery, and move forward.

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