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National code: CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health at Taree

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

14 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.

5 hours

Fee details

Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.

$4,970

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Tuesday from 9.00am to 3.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

  • You will undertake a mandatory minimum of 160 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.

  • Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:

    • ID, a USI (unique student identifier) and Australian citizenship.
  • Students will be required to successfully undertake 160 work placement hours. Students must therefore be either:

    • Employed in a relevant position in the relevant field of industry
    • Undertake a work placement - teachers can determine who, how, when and where within either their own networks or support the student to gain a placement themselves at the local level
  • Before commencement of professional experience, students will require:

    • A completed National Police Check
    • A valid Working with Children Check for work within NSW. The WWCC can be for volunteers (if the student is undertaking an unpaid work placement or volunteer work) otherwise they will need to have a valid WWCC for those undertaking paid work.
  • Prior to students undertaking any work placements or volunteer work that has been organised as part of the requirements of the Certificate IV in Mental Health, the WWCC is to be verified through the Office of the Children's Guardian by TAFE NSW and stored on the students file.

  • Organisations that agree to offer work placements for students must also be provided with the student's WWCC and reminded of their obligation to check the validity of the provided WWCC.

  • Total Work Placement Hours: 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Units Units 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 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.

  • Provide systems advocacy services CHCADV005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002

  • Establish self-directed recovery relationships CHCMHS002

  • ... 4

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Taree

Taree is the commercial centre for the Manning Valley, and is surrounded by rich river flats and undulating hills, with agricultural land reaching to the beaches. With state-of-the-art facilities, including full automotive workshops, integrated childcare learning facilities for community playgroups, a CISCO training centre, and a metal and engineering 3D printer available for commercial use and training, TAFE NSW Taree is a well-resourced education and training centre and a strong part of the local community.

Campus address

Montgomery Cres, Taree NSW 2430

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Taree Station is 2600 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.

  • One of the world’s largest horticulture training centres, that includes computerised glasshouses

  • 3D metal printer and engineering facilities

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.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed