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Courses / Mental Health / Dual Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC53315 / CHC53215Diploma
Move Into Senior Mental Health Roles. Two Diplomas. One Course.
The Dual Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs is built for stepping up to senior support and coordination roles. Online, self paced, with 160 hours of work placement. Two nationally recognised diplomas in one course of study.
Blended
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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 Rehabilitation and Support Worker
$60k–$100k
Australian salary ranges commonly between $60,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, location and sector.
Mental Health Worker
$60k–$100k
Australian salary ranges commonly between $60,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, location and sector.
Mental Health Outreach Worker
$60k–$100k
Australian salary ranges commonly between $60,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, location and sector.
Also relevant: Mental Health Rehabilitation Support WorkerRehabilitation CounsellorAlcohol and Drugs AdvisorDrug and Alcohol CounsellorDual Diagnosis PractitionerPsychosocial Rehabilitation WorkerCase WorkerCommunity Support Worker
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
Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Live Weekly Classes
Structured live Zoom classes every week for real-time teaching, on top of self-paced modules you work through anytime.
Job-Ready Program
Employment assistance through the Job-Ready Program to help you step from study into the workforce.
One-on-One Mentoring
Monthly one-on-one mentoring plus trainer responses within 72 business hours whenever you need help.
Work Placement: 160 Hours
Guaranteed supervised work placement in a real mental health and AOD service, arranged through partner SkilTrak within 30km of the learner's home. This is a guarantee of an organised placement, not a guarantee of employment.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 26 nationally recognised units.
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse peopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCORE
CHCADV005
Provide systems advocacy servicesCORE
CHCCOM006
Establish and manage client relationshipsCORE
CHCMHS011
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeingCORE
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 AOD issuesCORE
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed careCORE
CHCMHS009
Provide early intervention health prevention and promotion programsCORE
CHCMHS010
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexityCORE
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safetyCORE
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextCORE
CHCAOD004
Assess needs of clients with AOD issuesCORE
CHCAOD006
Provide interventions for people with AOD issuesCORE
CHCAOD009
Develop and review individual AOD treatment plansCORE
CHCAOD008
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issuesCORE
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCORE
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practiceCORE
CHCMHS012
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directivesCORE
CHCMHS013
Implement trauma informed careCORE
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needsCORE
CHCPRP002
Collaborate in professional practiceCORE
CHCAOD007
Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and managementCORE
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid (completed externally; valid certificate required for credit transfer prior to course completion)CORE
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
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
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Fees And Payment Plans
The Cost, Broken Into Weeks
If the destination and the road both look right, here's the ticket.
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Before You Enrol
Is It Right For You?
You're Eligible If You
- Are 18 or older
- Are an australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with full work and study rights
- Can meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements
- Completed LLN assessment via LLN Robot meeting ACSF Level 4 standard prior to enrolment
- Sound computer skills including navigating software systems and intermediate Microsoft Word use
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet for online modules and Zoom classes
- Capable of completing 160 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace
- Hold a valid Police Check (or willing to obtain one before placement)
- Complete a Pre-Training Review interview via phone to confirm eligibility and readiness
How It Starts
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Step 1: Apply - Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application over the phone with the Admissions Team, or online via the website.
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Step 2: Assessment - Take a short Online Literacy and Numeracy Quiz to assess current skills.
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Step 3: Pre-Training Interview - Join an Orientation Call to confirm eligibility, availability, and acceptance.
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Step 4: Acceptance - Receive Letter of Acceptance and login details to access the online learning platform.
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes, twice over. You graduate with two nationally recognised diplomas: the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health and the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, both on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
Yes, a few. Be 18 or over with full work and study rights in Australia, complete a language, literacy and numeracy check at ACSF Level 4, have a computer with reliable internet, hold a valid Police Check (or be willing to get one before placement), and be able to complete 160 hours of placement. A phone chat before enrolment confirms the fit.
How long does it take?
It is self-paced, so the timeframe depends on the hours you can give it each week across the 26 units and your placement. Ask in your enquiry for a realistic picture based on your schedule.
How is it delivered?
Online with live weekly Zoom classes led by trainers with current sector experience, monthly one-on-one mentoring on Zoom or phone, and trainer responses within 72 business hours. Self-paced study, real people behind it.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 160 hours of supervised placement in a real mental health and AOD service, guaranteed and arranged through the college's partner SkilTrak within 30km of home. To be clear, that is a guaranteed placement, not a guarantee of a job afterwards.
Can I get credit toward this course?
Credit transfer is available, so units you have already completed elsewhere may be recognised. Mention it during enrolment and bring your evidence.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
At the diploma level, mental health and AOD work stops being about following the plan and starts being about making it. This dual course builds that judgement: recovery-focused practice, planning risk and care, and supporting someone facing both challenges at once.
It comes with structure most online courses don't have: live weekly classes over Zoom, plus 160 hours of supervised placement. You finish holding two nationally recognised diplomas, set up for the more specialised end of community support work. Delivered by Hader Institute of Education.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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