This dual diploma (CHC50425 & CHC53315) qualifies you for youth work and mental health roles, all online, self-paced, with 260hrs of guaranteed placement.
This dual diploma (CHC50425 & CHC53315) qualifies you for youth work and mental health roles, all online, self-paced, with 260hrs of guaranteed placement.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCADV005Provide systems advocacy servicesHLTWHS004Manage work health and safetyCHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeingCHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationshipsCHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health servicesCHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other servicesCHCMHS013Implement trauma informed careCHCMHS009Provide early intervention health prevention and promotion programsCHCMHS010Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexityCHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practiceCHCMHS012Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directivesCHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCHCCCS007Develop and implement service programsCHCCOM002Use communication to build relationshipsCHCCSM017Facilitate and review case managementCHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and servicesCHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activitiesCHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceCHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesCHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young peopleCHCYTH014Work effectively with young people in youth work contextCHCYTH021Support youth programsCHCYTH024Manage service response to young people in crisisHLTWHS003Maintain work health and safetyCHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing MH and AOD issuesCHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextHLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environmentCHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceCHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsCHCYTH020Support young people to take collective actionCHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young peopleWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Weekly live Zoom sessions with your trainer to support learning throughout the course
One-on-one tutoring support and monthly mentoring sessions via Zoom or phone with your trainer
Monthly outreach calls from the Learner Support Department to check in on progress and offer additional support
Ongoing assistance from a dedicated trainer and Learner Support Officer; trainer responses within 72 hours on business days
Employment assistance through the Job-Ready Program including resume polishing, cover letters, and finding the right role
Every learner is guaranteed placement in a real, supervised work setting through partner SkilTrak, within 30km of your home
Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with online courses plus access to weekly virtual teaching sessions, recorded lectures, and exclusive masterclasses with industry professionals
Upon completion, learners receive a Certificate confirming successful completion and an Academic Transcript outlining all units of competency completed, issued within 30 days of final assessment
Hader Institute of Education is an online RTO based in Armadale, VIC, Australia. It is one of the highest-rated online RTOs in Australia on Google with a 4.9 rating from 789 reviews, and a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot from over 260 reviews. The provider emphasises genuine learner feedback, responsive communication, and flexible online study options suited to career changers and learners with other commitments.
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“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.”
This dual qualification covers both youth work and mental health practice, giving graduates a significant edge in the community services sector. Students learn how to support young people, facilitate mental health recovery, and work across community, outreach, and rehabilitation settings.
Hader Institute (RTO 45162) delivers the course entirely online with self-paced flexibility. Weekly live Zoom sessions, recorded lectures, and exclusive industry masterclasses keep learning structured without locking you to a fixed schedule.
This course suits people entering community services for the first time, or those already working in youth or mental health roles who want a formal dual qualification. No prior experience is required, submit an enquiry to confirm entry requirements for your situation.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Hader Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC50425 and CHC53315 Dual Diploma of Youth Work and Mental Health is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162).
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Last updated: July 2026