UndergraduatePsychology
Diploma of Mental Health
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Specialise in mental health with this advanced-level qualification. This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work with people with complex needs in both community services and healthcare settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as welfare support workers is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. There's likely to be around 30,000 job openings in this occupational area over the next five years.
This course will equip you to work with a diverse range of clients, run early intervention and health promotion programs, and research and apply evidence to your practice. You will also develop the skills required to advocate on behalf of people with complex coexisting mental health, drug, and alcohol issues. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to succeed in the industry.
Successful completion of this course will give you the essential skills you need to work as a mental health or alcohol and other drugs worker.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
25 terms of coursework
- CHCADV005- Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS002- Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003- Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004- Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005- Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS009- Provide early intervention
- health prevention and promotion programs
- CHCMHS010- Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS011- Assess and promote social
- emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS012- Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
- CHCMHS013- Implement trauma informed care
- CHCPOL003- Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS004- Manage work health and safety
- CHCAOD001- Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCCS003- Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- HLTWHS006- Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- CHCCSM004- Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCEDU001- Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
- CHCAOD001- Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCCS003- Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCSM004- Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCEDU001- Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
- HLTWHS006- Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Selection criteria Domestic students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to domestic students: Due to the sensitive and complex nature of the course content (mental health, addictions, crisis help etc), it is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or over by the course commencement date. Students will also need to be self-motivated and have sound English skills. International students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students: - English Language Proficiency : Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) or equivalent, For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International. - Academic Requirements : Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
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