Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Mental Health

Diploma of Mental Health

Qualification
National Code:
CHC53315
State Code:
AWL3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1090
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVB68 CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships 55 Unit of competency
AVB60 CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity 70 Unit of competency
AVB57 CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care 70 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB61 CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs 70 Unit of competency
AVB67 CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services 55 Unit of competency
AVB65 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues 80 Unit of competency
AVB58 CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives 70 Unit of competency
AVC92 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB66 CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 70 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AWA83 CHCGMB001 Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues 55 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
AVC24 CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWB29 CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence 65 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC78 CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans 40 Unit of competency
AVB27 CHCSOH009 Develop quality systems in line with registration standards 40 Unit of competency
AVC79 CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management 40 Unit of competency
AVB76 CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework 85 Unit of competency
AWB39 CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship 60 Unit of competency
AWB40 CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 90 Unit of competency
AVB64 CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers 40 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
AVB34 CHCSOH002 Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services 60 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AVB28 CHCSOH008 Manage head lease 40 Unit of competency
AVB75 CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers 40 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AVB92 CHCINM001 Meet statutory and organisation information requirements 85 Unit of competency
AVB38 CHCPWK006 Promote and conduct mental health peer work 45 Unit of competency
AVC77 CHCAOD008 Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 60 Unit of competency
AVC84 CHCAOD005 Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services 55 Unit of competency
AVC03 CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
AWA82 CHCGMB002 Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues 65 Unit of competency
AVC80 CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues 60 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVC81 CHCAOD003 Provide needle and syringe services 10 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AWB35 CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes 80 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVC44 CHCCDE006 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
AVC83 CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated 45 Unit of competency
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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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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