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About ANTS
Australian Nursing And Training Services is Registered Training Organisation.
Our accreditation number is 41231 and can be verified on training.gov.au .
ANTS maintains strict policy and procedures in line with its accreditation and ensure that these values are upheld among our employees and instructors.
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is Nationally Accredited and can be checked by clicking here.
Course Details
Current Average Weekly Earnings:
Significant Grow
National qualification code
CHC53315
Course duration
18 months
Delivery
Face to Face
Blended
Recognition of Prior Learning
The nationally accredited Diploma in Mental Health will equip you to become a leader in the industry. You will help people with mental health issues find solutions and implement your skills in a real work environment. Be in-demand and make a profound difference to those experiencing mental illness.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues or disorders. They can or may provide counseling, referral, advocacy, and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high-level specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health
Entry Requirements
There are no academic requirements or pre-requisites for this qualification, however, the student must:
- Be 15 years of age
- Have sound communication skills
- Undertake and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
- Must have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Police check.
- Influenza vaccination before they attend work placement
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination certificate required (Unless medical exemption is provided )
You will be assessed on your language, literacy, and numeracy skills at enrolment to ensure you have the skills in line with ACSF level 3. If you do not meet the required skills you may need to complete foundational skills training with an approved provider before you can enrol to complete this qualification with ANTS.
Assessment
CHC3315 Diploma of Mental Health will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation, completion of
assignments / projects and practical demonstrations in a simulated or workplace environment.
Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
Course Structure
To complete this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in a total of 20 units. 15 of these units are core and there are 5 electives. The table below shows the content of our standard course, however other electives are available.CORE
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
- CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
- CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
ELECTIVES
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment
- CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
- Learn More Link https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC53315
Work Placement
Students will attend the mandatory work placement after completing the face to face theory and simulated training. The placement will include both training and assessment.
Australian Nursing and Training Services (ANTS) arranges work placements for students.
All students must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in an accredited residential care facility for either aged care, disability or home and community organisation to be deemed competent for this qualification.
Along with your police check, we also recommend obtaining HLTAID011 Provide first aid prior to commencing your placement. If you choose the Disability or Home and Community specialisation you will also need to obtain a working with children check.
Some facilities may also require you to provide Immunisation records/evidence, (Flu Vaccines are required in all Accredited Residential Care Facilities, if you are not vaccinated the facility may not accept you)
Career Outcomes
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Case Manager
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Community rehabilitation and support worker
- Welfare support worker
- Community rehabilitation worker
- Mental health worker
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:- Bachelor of Community Services
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.Credit Transfer
Australian Nursing and Training Services has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations.Fees & Payment Options
Government Funding/Subsidised Courses
Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) is approved organisation for NSW Government Funding- Smart and Skilled and Job Trainer program under Skilling for Recovery. ANTS is also affiliated to provide subsidy for the eligible students for Skills Checkpoint. This course is a fully government subsidised course under JobTrainer & Smart and Skilled; Eligibility Criteria’s Apply.
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Student Stories
Lucy Biol Eaton
The thought of ‘going back to school orgoing to study again” is daunting for me as I finished my degree back home many years ago. But I am extremely glad that I took the course and chose ANTS to help me fulfill my goal and broaden my horizons. It truly gave me a valuable very rewarding and learning experience. It’s been absolutely amazing from the directions, teachers and the staff have given. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to meet and learn from a cohortfull of driven individuals coming from different facilities and all walks of life.
John Napwanga
I would like to thank the whole ANTS team for making a great difference in my studies and life as a whole. Looking at my background to achieve what I want and reach the place that I am now, ANTS did a massive job in providing me with all the support and training for me to achieve my certificate III in health services assistance in acute care. ANTS has also helped me a lot by making the courses interesting by making everything to be real than theory. I would recommend everyone if you are looking for good training, ANTS is the plot best place. Thanks once again for stepping into my life for me to be somebody in the years to come god bless.
Rochelle Acosta
Thanks Australian Nursing And Training Services (ANTS) for helping me achieve my certificate III in individual support and home and community. The friendly staff, supportive environment, flexible course program, valuable work placement experience and accessible location Sutherland made studying possible. For mother like me looking for a place to acquire skills and kick start a new career, ANTS is the best place to be.
Shreejana Dangi
ANTS is one of the best platforms for those who are planning to do aged care courses. I finished my certificate III in individual support (ageing) from this institution. I got a nice job after finishing my placement at the same facility where I was posted. It is a full packaged service with experienced and qualified tutors, good learning environment, well equipped labs, and well managed classrooms.The staffs over here are so helpful, supportive, and motivative. Student from here has a higher chance of getting better job opportunities. So, I highly recommend everyone to join ANTS for your better career.
Sarah Elizabeth Nicholla
I have always dreamed about becoming a nurse and wanted to get my foot in the door to get a feel of what it would be like. I am so glad I signed up and completed my certificate III in Individual support with ANTS as it has inspired me to further develop my skills.
The teachers are really supportive and go out of their way to help in any way they can.
Studying with ANTS has allowed me to continue work while I study, and the environment is comfortable supportive and positive.
Pamela Ruth Onkundi
ANTS is a best place to study because of its friendly staff and qualified trainers. Both training and practical aspects were enjoyable and I learnt so much that helped me to go and offer services to our community. If you’re really interested in to develop skill that requires working in Aged care and disability industry, I strongly recommend you to join ANTS
Are You Eligible For Subsidised Training?
- 15 years old or over?
- No longer at school?
- Living or working in NSW?
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
