Diploma of Mental Health-089594M

Diploma of Mental Health

Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:089594M
RTO CodeRTO Code:CHC53315
Course TypeCourse Type:Diploma
PrivatePrivate
Medium-scaleMedium-scale
Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI)
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee28,000 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year14,000 AUD
  • Course Duration2.0 Year (104 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025

Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.

  1. 1

    Prepare Materials (School Application)

    • Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
    • If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
    • Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
  2. 2

    Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)

    • Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
    • School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
    • Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
    • Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
  3. 3

    Submit School Application

    • Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
    • Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
    • After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
  4. 4

    Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC

    • The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
    • Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
  5. 5

    Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)

    • Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
    • Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.

The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.

For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.

ClassificationCertificate Classification

  • Scheme

    ANZSCO Identifier

  • Reference Id

    411712

  • Certificate Classification

    Disabilities Services Officer

  • Scheme

    ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    0905

  • Certificate Classification

    Human Welfare Studies And Services

  • Scheme

    Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    421

  • Certificate Classification

    Diploma of

  • Scheme

    Nationally Recognised Training Type

  • Reference Id

    11

  • Certificate Classification

    Qualification

DescriptionsCertificate Qualification

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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

NSW
Campus:Surry Hills Campus
Address:72-82 Mary St, Surey Hills, NSW 2010
Postcode:2010
Campus:Lithgow Campus Campus
Address:157 Main St, LITHGOW, NSW 2790
Postcode:2790
Remote Area
Remote Area Category:
Campus:Blacktown - NSW Campus
Address:130 Main St, Level 1, Blacktown, NSW 2148
Postcode:2148
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