Diploma of Mental Health

The course is provided through supervised structured online mode delivery. It will be delivered and assessed over 1355 hours in 78 weeks which will include trainer session along with online self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan,120 hours of simulation training and 156 hours of its assessment and 160 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).

MODE OF DELIVERY

Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

The delivery mode is subject to your eligibility to access state funding requirements and other conditions, please contact our admissions consultants to know more.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, applicants should demonstrate an ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• IELTS Test Score of 6.0 overall (General or Academic) /TOEFL iBT Test Score of 60 /PTE Academic Test Score of 52 /Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 169 /IELTS test score of 5 or equivalent with at least 10 weeks ELICOS/IELTS test score of 4.5 or equivalent with at least 20 weeks ELICOS/Successful completion of a General English course with an Upper Intermediate outcome.
• You may be exempted from providing evidence of English Language competence if/ you have studied for 5 years in an English-speaking country/you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV / higher-level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa/You have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia /You have successfully completed your high school or higher tertiary qualification in the English Language.
• Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
• Students must meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements.
• Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

You’re also required to have the below learning resource:

• The Road to Social Work & Human Service Practice by Chenoweth & McAuliffe

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

What is a L – Portfolio?

L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.

When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.

Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:

• Files of various formats (text, pictures, video, etc.)
• Evidence related to courses taken, programs of study, etc.
• Writing samples (which might include several drafts to show development and improvement)
• Projects prepared for class or extracurricular activities
• Evidence of creativity and performance
• Evidence of extracurricular or co-curricular activities, including examples of leadership
• Evaluations, analysis and recommendations

Uses of L-Portfolio

Recognition of Prior Learning application:

Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.

This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.

Showcase/Professional L Portfolios

These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.

Learning Portfolios

These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.

1. Application: Submit your online application.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.