Australian Health and Horticulture Institute
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, 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.
Delivery mode
Australian Health and Horticulture Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 31/70-74 Phillip Street Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
- Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
Course fees
$8,000
$12,000
$8,000
$12,000
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients. ...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About Australian Health and Horticulture Institute
AHHI Pty Ltd is a NSW based training organisation in Australia. We are a privately owned, independent training company aiming to provide quality training. All AHHI Pty Ltd staff are fully qualified and undergo continuous professional development.
Australian Health and Horticulture (AHHI) provides an enriched and diverse learning environment for our students. From 2021, it has been our goal to provide quality education outcomes via our dynamic diplomas and courses. We are located in Parramatta, Western Sydney and our campus and staff reflects the various backgrounds and cultures of the area. Our business trainers are passionate, experienced and eager to pass on their knowledge to their students.
At AHHI, we do our best to prepare our students for a rewarding and fulfilling career. We believe that great education means much more than acquiring knowledge, and attach great importance to maintaining a close relationship with the Western Sydney community.
