Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53315
AWL3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)- Fifteen (15) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J172 | CHC50312 | Diploma of Community Services (Mental health) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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