CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health

• Students must be at least 18 years of age
• Complete the pre-entry Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) indicator assessment
• To begin the course, you will need to hold a blue card. Before your vocational placement, you should confirm if you need NDIS worker screening portal clearance – this takes about three weeks to process. You can apply for both a blue card and worker screening (yellow card) at the same time which can increase your employment opportunities. Students may apply for a Blue and Yellow Card Exemption at the time of enrolment.

Course duration: 12 Months (full time) | 18 Months (part time)

Placement: 160 hours of work placement required

Delivery mode: Online, supported self-paced

selectability Training provides all learning resources via its modern and easy-to-use Learning Management System. 

To complete this course, we suggest that each potential student has basic computer skills such as sending an email, using a printer and scanner, using Microsoft Office programs, and internet skills to undertake online research.

Online study requirements

In order to successfully complete a self-paced course it is recommended you have access to the following:

• Stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 3mbps. 
• An email account – can be created through Yahoo, Hotmail and Gmail,
• Microsoft Office (2010 version or later) – must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Current version of a web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox,
• Latest version of Adobe Reader,
• Desktop computer, laptop or tablet.
• Printer and scanner (optional)

Fee for service training

Fee for Service is applicable to students who aren't funded by the Queensland Government, and the full cost of the course is payable by the student. Students can pay for 2 units upfront, and then pay per unit as they progress.

The maximum amount we can charge prior to the Start of Study is $1,500. The full details and fees and charges for the service are provided on the Student Handbook, located in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.

We can offer a payment plan whereby you pay for each unit as you progress. 

$6,200 ÷ 20 units = $310 per unit

Talk to our friendly team to select the right payment plan for your situation.

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Prior to the commencement of your course, you may pay your fees as an upfront payment via EFT Transfer.

The maximum amount we can charge prior to the Start of Study is $1,500. The full details and fees and charges for the service are provided on the Student Handbook, located in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.

If you are a community services worker or unpaid carer this course provides an opportunity to take your career to the next level. 

• Mental Health Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Mental Health Outreach Worker
• Mental Health Case Manager
• NDIS Mental Health Support Worker
• Community Mental Health Practitioner
• Youth Mental Health Worker
• Wellbeing Consultant
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
• Program Service Coordinator
• Case Manager