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Duration1 year part-time up to 3 years maximum.1 year full-time.
Mode of deliveryOnline
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
Trimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
FeesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 24,200 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code50000
Study Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
The contemporary physical and social environment is producing even greater demand for improvements in mental health and wellbeing.
With significant shortages in the mental health workforce in Australia, there is a need to look at how mental health and wellbeing is supported at the community level and in the work environment.
This program offers students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of mental health and wellbeing; to provide skills to respond to mental health issues; and foster wellbeing in organisations and the community.
You will undertake high quality, non-accredited training in mental health and wellbeing, gaining relevant certifications, and helping to meet community demand.
Why study with us?
- Gain mental health and wellbeing skills in high demand – the National Skills Commission projected employment for the “Health and Welfare Support Workers” and “Carers and Aides” categories to increase by 137,800 positions (17.5%) over the five years to November 2026.
- Receive certification for single courses – enrol in single courses, rather than a whole program and gain relevant certification for each course.
- Online and flexible study – study 100% online and choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs. Complete 5-unit courses that can be balanced with full-time work commitments.
- Specialise your studies – choose from program directed course lists and contextualise your learning with topics relevant to your career and industry.
- Program developed in collaboration with industry representatives – ensuring you meet the needs of your workplace and industry.
- High demand - 17.3% Projected employment growth by 2033 (Lightcast Labour Insight)
World Top 150
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for Psychology
ERA 5
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for psychology and cognitive sciences
What you will study
This program is unique in providing the ultimate flexibility for students; scaffolding micro-credentials (5-units), through to a Graduate Certificate (40 units).
You will undertake Core Courses in:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Basic Counselling Skills
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Fostering Healthy Organisations
Choose from a number of Directed Courses such as:
- Diversity and Mental Health
- Indigenous Australians: Social Emotional Wellbeing
- A resilient workplace: Responding to Traumatic Events and Disasters
- Supporting Change: Mental Health and Wellbeing in workplaces
- Building Mental Health and Wellbeing in Industry
- Supporting Staff Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
Career
Career opportunities
Upon completion of this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries, or may take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing including:
- Health and Welfare Support Worker
- Education Aide
- Personal Care Worker
- WHS leadership roles
- HR
- Leadership and management roles in all sectors
- Family and community service roles
- Aged and Disabled Carer
- Safety Officer/Coordinator
The National Skills Commission projects employment for the “Health and Welfare Support Workers” and “Carers and Aides” categories to increase by 137,800 positions (17.5%) by November 2026.
Professional recognition
Students will have the opportunity to gain key certifications dependent on course selection.
This program also includes courses that are seeking UNITAR-CIFAL certification.
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Application info
Applying for Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Admission to the program will be available for applicants who have
- An AQF 7 Bachelors Degree (or equivalent); or
- AQF 6 Associate Degree (or equivalent); or
- AQF 5 Diploma (or equivalent) + 1-year relevant organisational experience*; or
- At least 3 years relevant organisational experience*
To be considered for admission based wholly or partly on professional experience, applicants must be able to demonstrate that their professional experience involves paid employment or volunteer roles related to Human resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace safety, and/or leadership, management, or team supervision.
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