Signature Training
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma for Mental Health is the formal qualification equipping workers to provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. This course will train students to be able to provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. The students in this course will be trained 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
Signature Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 191 Church Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A good ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check;
- Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds;
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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 Signature Training
We specialise in training that is delivered in the workplace, and combine this with centralised classroom-based learning in our modern training facilities with visits to the workplace or communicating over the phone or emails to monitor the progress of students. Our trainers then undertake assessment in the work environment after the students have finished the work placement. The workplace provides a context for learning and assessment. The student can base their learning on real workplace situations and arrangements. At Signature Training, we believe this is the ultimate training arrangements as it provides a blend of controlled learning with workplace experience and assessment.
At Signature Training, we believe learners need hands on experience in real world environment to compliment their theoretical learning. This is the ultimate training arrangements as it provides a blend of controlled learning with workplace experience and assessment. Our trainers undertake assessment in the work environment after the students have finished the work placement. The workplace provides a context for learning and assessment. The student is able to base their learning on real workplace situations and arrangements. Which makes them job ready by the time they complete their qualifications.
