The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health builds advanced skills for leadership-focused roles in one of Australia's fastest-growing sectors.
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Rich, detailed education delivered through online classes with approachable, enthusiastic lecturers who answer questions without judgment.
The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is delivered as a blended online program through planned modules that build capability and guide the learning pathway.
Develops advanced, industry-aligned skills that prepare graduates for leadership-focused roles in a sector experiencing rapid growth and strong long-term demand.
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 for the Diploma of Mental Health can vary depending on your background and experience. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm the current requirements before you apply.
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The program runs over 17 months. It is delivered as a blended online course through structured modules that build on each other progressively.
Hader Institute delivers the course in a blended online format. Students attend online classes led by dedicated lecturers, and the program follows planned modules rather than fully self-paced study. Regular phone check-ins provide additional support throughout.
Yes. The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health includes 160 hours of supervised work placement, arranged through Hader's SkilTrak partner in a real community or mental health setting. Placement is part of your study and gives you hands-on experience, it is not a guarantee of employment. A Working with Children Check and police check may be required beforehand. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm how placement is organised.
Graduates of this course are prepared for roles such as Mental Health Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Rehabilitation Counsellor, and Mental Health Intake Officer, among others. These roles exist across community services, rehabilitation, and mental health support sectors.
This nationally recognised Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) is delivered by Hader Institute as a blended online program. Structured modules build capability progressively over 17 months, guiding students through the knowledge and skills needed for complex mental health support work.
Students develop advanced, industry-aligned skills across mental health practice, community support, and rehabilitation. The program suits people looking to move into leadership-focused roles, or those already working in community services who want to formalise and deepen their expertise.
Online classes are led by dedicated lecturers who make themselves available for questions throughout the course. Regular check-in calls provide additional support as students work through the program at each stage.
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