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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
This short postgraduate course builds knowledge and practical skills for working with people who have mental health concerns.
- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Level
- Graduate certificate
- University
- How you can study
- Online
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in mental health and wellbeing
- a willingness to listen to others without judging
- good communication skills
- a calm and patient approach to people in distress
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Graduate Certificate or Certificate IV?
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is at a higher level than the Certificate IV in Mental Health. Each qualification covers mental health at its own level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Online
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Online
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $1,972 in total
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
- Mental health theory
- Mental health assessment
- Clinical mental health practice
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Mental health promotion
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for people who want to work in mental health. It sits at graduate certificate level.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Certificate IV in Mental Health?
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is at a higher level than the Certificate IV in Mental Health. Each qualification covers mental health at its own level.