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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC50425 / CHC53315Diploma

Become a Youth Work & Mental Health Professional

This dual diploma (CHC50425 & CHC53315) qualifies you for youth work and mental health roles. All online, self-paced, with 260hrs of guaranteed 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 CounsellorCommunity Development ManagerYouth Program ManagerYouth Services CoordinatorYouth and Family Services ManagerYouth Housing Support Manager

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
Weekly virtual teaching sessions and recorded lectures, so you learn live and rewatch anytime.
Job Search Assistance
The Job-Ready Program helps with resumes, cover letters and finding the right role from the moment you start.
One-on-One Mentoring
Monthly mentoring by Zoom or phone, with trainer responses inside 72 hours on business days.
Work Placement: 260 Hours
Learners must be capable of completing 260 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace across youth and mental health service settings. Work Placement Guaranteed for every eligible learner, organised through partner SkilTrak within 30km of the learner's home. Requirements before starting placement may include a valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS screening check, and proof of required immunisations.
Curriculum

What You'll Learn Along The Way

Inside are 35 nationally recognised units: 29 core and 6 electives.

CHCDIV001
Work with diverse peopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCORE
CHCADV005
Provide systems advocacy servicesCORE
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safetyCORE
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
CHCMHS013
Implement trauma informed careCORE
CHCMHS009
Provide early intervention health prevention and promotion programsCORE
CHCMHS010
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexityCORE
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCORE
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practiceCORE
CHCMHS012
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directivesCORE
HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCDFV001
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCORE
CHCCCS007
Develop and implement service programsCORE
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationshipsCORE
CHCCSM017
Facilitate and review case managementCORE
CHCDEV005
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and servicesCORE
CHCGRP002
Plan and conduct group activitiesCORE
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical complianceCORE
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issuesCORE
CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at riskCORE
CHCYTH013
Engage respectfully with young peopleCORE
CHCYTH014
Work effectively with young people in youth work contextCORE
CHCYTH020
Support young people to take collective action
CHCYTH021
Support youth programsCORE
CHCYTH022
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCYTH024
Manage service response to young people in crisisCORE
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safetyCORE

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 platform 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 connection to complete online modules and attend virtual Zoom classes
  • Capable of completing 260 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace
  • Valid Working with Children Check (or equivalent) prior to placement
  • 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 'Apply Now' button.
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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 and commence studies.
Good To Know

The Last Questions People Ask

Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes, twice over. You graduate with two nationally recognised diplomas: the CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work and the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, 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, and have a computer with reliable internet. Because you will work with young people, you also need a valid Working with Children Check and a Police Check (or be willing to get them) before placement, and to be able to complete 260 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 give it each week across the 35 units and your placement. Ask in your enquiry for a realistic picture based on your schedule.
How is it delivered?
Online with a live Zoom class each week run by trainers who are practitioners themselves, plus monthly one-on-one mentoring, trainer responses within 72 hours on business days, and regular check-in calls from the learner support team.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 260 hours across youth and mental health service settings. The placement is guaranteed for every eligible learner and organised through the college's partner SkilTrak within 30km of home. Before starting, you may need checks like a Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS screening and proof of immunisations.
How do payments work?
There is an interest-free weekly or fortnightly payment plan, and a discount if you pay upfront. Pricing can change, so confirm the current numbers in your enquiry.
About The Qualification

The Story Behind The Qualification

Supporting a young person is one thing. Supporting a young person through mental health struggles is another skill entirely, and this dual diploma builds both. You train across youth work and mental health at the same time, with live weekly classes to keep you connected and on track.

The placement is serious: 260 supervised hours of real practice in real services. You come out with two nationally recognised diplomas and the kind of experience that advanced support roles look for. Delivered online by Hader Institute of Education.

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Delivered By Hader Institute of Education

RTO 45162

Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.

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CHC50425 / CHC53315 Dual Diploma of Youth Work and Mental Health is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162.

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