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Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

ProviderChisholm Institute
Course code: VTAC5700110102Higher education providerStudy area: Community HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

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.

Course record

Majors
AOD support intervention, applied counselling, community development, comorbidity and complex care, working in aged care, working with children and youth.
Career Opportunities
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include dual diagnosis practitioner, family case worker, mental health worker, psychosocial rehabilitation worker, refugee liaison officer, welfare coordinator

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; 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 Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Course requirement

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 Complete a written test (provided by Chisholm Institute) to assess academic skills related to this course.

Applicants with VET study

A completed Diploma or above; Advanced standing may be available from related fields of study; 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 Complete 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 Complete a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • BerwickVIC