Employment Outcomes
Mental health community worker, mental health outreach worker, mental health rehabilitation worker, mental health support worker, alcohol and other drugs worker, community rehabilitation and support worker, community support worker.
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.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
Diploma of Mental Health
(CHC53315)
This course covers working with diverse people, advocacy services, recovery-oriented services, wellbeing, trauma-informed care, professional practice and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 15 core units and 5 elective units plus 220 hours in a vocational placement. Vocational placement hours for existing workers will vary depending on experience in their related field of work.
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.
90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.
* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings