Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)
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Successful applicants will commence at Certificate IV in Community Services unless they demonstrate the core competencies of Certificate IV by having a Certificate IV in a same or related area or have sufficient relevant work experience or are currently working in the area. |
Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health issues. The qualification: Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services; Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)
14 core units: provide advocacy and representation services; work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drug issues; use targeted communication skills to build relationships; provide services to clients with complex needs; work intensively with clients; work effectively in mental health settings; apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes; conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process; facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process; provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery; reflect on and improve own professional practice; access evidence and apply in practice; provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies; maintain OHS processes; plus 2 electives.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health) (CHC50308)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Credit Transfer
Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.
Find otherTAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements
| University | University Course | Credit Gained |
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| University of Adelaide details | | Bachelor of Arts | 24 points | | | Bachelor of Social Sciences | 18 points | |
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| University of Southern Queensland details | | Bachelor of Human Services | 8 points | 12 months | | Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) | 4 points | 6 months |
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Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online