Learn about current approaches to mental health that focus on the person not the illness. The Diploma of Mental Health enables you to undertake community service work that includes mental health.
Working in the community services industry you will provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues that may include case management, referral, advocacy, individual support, and education/health promotion services.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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Develop the skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness
You will learn about current approaches to mental health that focus on the person not the illness. The Diploma of Mental Health will enable you to undertake community service work that includes mental health.
Working in the community services industry you will provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues that may include case management, referral, advocacy, individual support, and education/health promotion services.
This course will be delivered through a combination of online and on campus training. The online delivery will be done via Collaborate sessions (on Blackboard), which are live classes run online with a lecturer taking you through the training.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is also available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider’s website for further information.
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health has been structured around making our students’ lives easier. The course is delivered with a mix of live-online, face-to-face training and on-campus events in flexible sessions held on weekends and evenings.
The live-online aspect of the course allows students to interact and engage from the comfort of their own homes, all that is needed is an internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom for our interactive online classes.
Our on-campus events are held at the main campus as well as a beautiful, purpose-made Bush Campus that allows for practical classes, group work, cultural awareness sessions and mental health programs. These sessions take place in Wanneroo.
Weekly, online class times:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5.30 pm to 9 pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 5.30 pm
Please phone 08 93011234 or email info@life-academy.com.au for more information and to discuss your options.
Delivery location
The CHC53315 Diploma in Mental Health course will equip you with knowledge and practical skills to support people with mental health struggles in the community or residential services. You will learn about mental health frameworks and services and recovery-oriented approaches. This course also guides students in learning practical skills in supporting, communicating and working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, responding to critical situations, making support plans, referring clients to services and much more.
If you're a WA citizen, you may be eligible to study at our Perth CBD campus through the Lower Fees, Local Skills subsidy. Our face-to-face classes provide a fun and safe environment to learn the theoretical components of each unit while also developing the skills you’ll need to complete your practical assessments.
Classes run once a fortnight from 9 am – 4 pm over 16 months.
If you’re located in WA but living outside of the Perth Metro area, you may be eligible to study this course fully online through the Lower Fees, Local Skills subsidy.
Complimentary career guidance is also available!
If you enjoy helping others and want to pursue a more rewarding career in your community, phone 1300 855 517 for more information.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.