TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health) Diploma

community services alcohol other drugs mental healthHunter TAFE's mental health training qualification is designed for workers who want to help people facing mental health, alcohol and drugs issues. Covering general skills such as treatment and services, counseling, referral, education and health services, the program also develops your knowledge of mental health law, advocacy and the various health issues related to alcohol and drug use and mental health. Please note those who enrol in the Apply First Aid unit must be physically able to perform basic life support skills. Upon completion of this course you will gain advanced standing in a number of other TAFE courses including Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. You may also be eligible for advanced standing in university qualifications. Career options include alcohol and drug worker, community rehabilitation and support worker, mental health community worker and mental health rehabilitation support worker.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this mental health course at one campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See details below.

Ourimbah

Address:
Brush Road Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address:
PO Box 127 Ourimbah NSW 2258
Tel:
02 4348 4000 or 02 4348 4030
Fax:
02 4348 4035

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Full Time
20hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Delivery Information

This course includes class and practical workplace delivery. Students will attend class three nights per week. Proposed timetable nights may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which may include RPL, assessment only pathways and/or work based assessment.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Ourimbah campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

This course includes class and practical workplace delivery. Students will attend class three nights per week. Proposed timetable nights may be subject to change. Flexible delivery options may be available to workers in the Community Services industry. Flexible delivery includes individual programs which may include RPL, assessment only pathways and/or work based assessment.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18179
National Code: CHC50408
Training Package: CHC08
Community Services

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this qualification a learner must: 1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above OR 2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the compulsory units of competency from one of the following qualifications (or equivalent): - Certificate IV in Mental Health - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs OR 3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving: - The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills - A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required - The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).