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Federation University Australia

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Diploma of Mental Health

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Mental Health qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide individualised support, referral, advocacy and education and health promotion services.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
CHC53315
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Diploma of Mental Health qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide individualised support, referral, advocacy and education and 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.

Study locations

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Career pathways

  • Disability support worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Welfare Support Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation Worker
  • Community support worker
  • Mental health support worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

Credit for prior study or work

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Federation University Australia.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
84.4%
Skill scale
61.7%
Teaching scale
79.2%
Employed full-time
$56.7k
Average salary