Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
On campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
2 years
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
10th Feb 2020
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
23rd Dec 2021
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
6 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
2 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Skills assessments: role-play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions
Case study: case study scenario, reflection
Portfolio: samples of work in a workplace environment
Project: report, research-based project, journal, essay
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- Working With Children Check (Volunteer) and
- Criminal Record Check. There is a fee associated with the Criminal Record Check.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There is a 160 hour work placement for this course and individualised program will be designed to accommodate student and industry needs.
The following are required for work placement:
- A Working with Children Check (Volunteer) and
- Criminal Record Check. There is a fee associated with the Criminal Record Check.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Mental Health qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 15 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 15
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Implement trauma informed care CHCMHS013
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programsCHCMHS009
Provide recovery oriented mental health servicesCHCMHS003
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Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Nowra
TAFE NSW Nowra is located amid the lush pastures, forests, and rolling hills of the South Coast's rural heartland, in southern NSW, offering a broad range of courses in the trade, manufacturing and human services areas. There’s a library, large tourism and hospitality training facilities, children's services, aged care, nursing, welfare training facilities, computer rooms for training in information technology and an Aboriginal Cultural Arts Program which drives student involvement in the Shoalhaven community.
Campus address
60 Beinda Street Bomaderry 2541
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Bomaderry Station is 1600 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Building and construction workshop
Electrotechnology labs and workshop
Electrotechnology training facilities
Exhibition area
Hair and beauty training facilities
Light vehicle automotive workshop
Simulated practical aged care training facility
Simulated practical early childhood training facility
Welding and metal fabrication workshop
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au