The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health prepares students for hands-on roles in mental health and community services, online, self-paced, with real workplace experience.
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Students can study at their own pace online, with approximately 19 hours of self-directed study per week expected.
3 hours per week of scheduled trainer-led evening sessions plus 1 hour per week of support/tutorial to guide students through the course.
This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.
Minimum 160 hours of work placement (typically 8 weeks) in an appropriate mental health workplace setting included in the course.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
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Entry requirements can vary and may include prior experience in community services or a related field. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements before enrolling.
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The course runs over 52 weeks. Students study approximately 19 hours per week independently, alongside 3 hours of scheduled trainer-led evening sessions and 1 hour of tutorial support each week.
The course is delivered fully online and is self-paced, so students can fit study around work and life. Structured support is built in through weekly trainer-led evening sessions and tutorial hours delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education.
Yes, a minimum of 160 hours of work placement is included, typically completed over 8 weeks in an approved mental health workplace. Submit an enquiry to find out how placement is organised and whether you need to source your own host employer.
Graduates may move into roles such as Mental Health Support Worker, Case Manager, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Outreach Worker, and Program Coordinator in mental health services. These roles span community organisations, government agencies, and non-profits. The qualification does not prepare students for clinical or registered health practitioner roles.
This Diploma of Mental Health covers the skills and knowledge needed to work alongside people experiencing mental health challenges. Students learn to provide community-based support, facilitate recovery, and work within mental health service frameworks. The course is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education across 52 weeks.
Study is online and self-paced, with approximately 19 hours of self-directed study per week. That's balanced by 3 hours of scheduled trainer-led evening sessions and 1 hour of tutorial support each week, so students aren't studying alone.
A minimum 160 hours of work placement (typically 8 weeks) is built into the course. Placement happens in an approved mental health workplace, giving students direct experience before they graduate. This course suits career changers, community services workers looking to specialise, and anyone ready to move into the mental health sector.
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