Chisholm’s unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.
You'll gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development and counselling processes. You'll also learn about the legal and ethical frameworks, working with children and youth, intervention strategies, client advocacy and working in aged care.
This program has been designed to meet the growing need for highly trained practitioners in the field. With direct input from stakeholders in areas of mental health and AOD, the degree has been developed in close consultation with practitioners, academics, professional bodies and policy makers at both state and federal government levels.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
25 Kangan Drive, Berwick 3806
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent (no minimum ATAR required);
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD; and
- Pass a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- A completed Certificate IV or above
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD; and
- Pass a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.
Applicants with higher education study
- A complete or incomplete higher education qualification;
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD; and
- Pass a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience
- A minimum of 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a relevant industry;
- Have short course or work-based learning, or other applicable life experience
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD; and
- Pass a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.
- If required, STAT score of 140 Written English and 135 Multiple Choice.
International Entry Requirements
- Academic: Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent;
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, or Chisholm recognised equivalent.
- Pass a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills and reason for study related to this course; and
- Must be at least 18 years of age at enrolment.
Course fees
Course fee
$45,864
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About Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Institute is a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of their graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. Chisholm Institute is a safe investment in your future.
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