Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community)

Study Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community) at Flinders

Gain the skills to implement mental health and wellbeing practices in workplaces and communities. Learn how to promote mental wellbeing, develop yourself, support those experiencing difficulties, and mitigate risk by designing for mentally healthy workplaces and communities.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community) is designed to help workplaces and communities thrive, by building the capacity of staff and volunteers to enact evidenced-based mental health and wellbeing practice.

Unlike other mental health qualifications that primarily focus on mental illness (often within a medical-health framework), this program takes a broader perspective, equipping participants with foundational skills and knowledge to implement organisational systems and personal practices that reduce the risk of mental ill health and foster mental health and wellbeing out in community and workplace roles.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Minimum selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

65.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

278081

Delivery mode

Online only.

Duration

0.5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)

Annual indicative fee

2024 : $4,474 (CSP)

Start dates

– March
– July

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Who is this course for?

Anyone wanting to build an understanding of mental health and wellbeing to support healthy communities.
Leaders wanting to embark on a journey to a workplace focused on preventative mental health and wellbeing initiatives and processes.
Aspiring or existing professionals wanting to develop skills and expertise in enacting evidence-based mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

Why study Mental Health at Flinders?

Gain formal, science-backed qualifications as your first step to a career for which there’s growing demand.
Learn from experts in positive, social, clinical and organisational psychology, about managing personal wellbeing, prevention of psychosocial hazards at work, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others, and leadership of wellbeing within your community group or workplace.
The course is offered in a flexible online format with an average of 10 hours a week, full-time, meaning you can fit study around your lifestyle.
Apply your learnings within your own organisational or personal context as you progress.
Participants finish with a Certificate, which provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.

Your career

Gain essential skills in a rapidly expanding field. The Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing opens doors, with increased demand from employers and organisations for staff and managers who can understand their own personal mental health and wellbeing needs, while having the skills and knowledge to shape a mentally healthy workplace.

Potential occupations

Mental Health Support Worker
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Disability Service Support Worker (Mental Health)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker
Employment Developer or Support worker
Community Engagement Coordinator
Pastoral Care

Potential employers

State, Federal and Local Government
Not-for-profits and non-government organisations
Community-focused organisations and clubs
Large corporations
Schools

What you will study

As a participant you will:

Develop a foundational understanding of mental health and wellbeing
Learn and practice techniques to develop your own mental health
Learn whole-of-system approaches to support mentally healthy workplaces and communities
Be mentored by teachers who are experts in organisational, clinical, developmental and social psychology (and more) in how to best support and develop others across the lifespan
Walk away with resources and activities to use amongst your teams at the end of each learning module
Take part in online, bite-sized activities and content, with assessments relevant to your workplace or community.

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ATAR and Student Profile Information

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When it comes to Mental Health and Wellbeing, we know our stuff.

Flinders University’s research into mental health and wellbeing is world-renowned, meaning you will learn from some of the best in the field. We’re home to the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing — a multi-disciplinary research institute improving mental health and wellbeing.

The Institute brings together world leading researchers across psychology, social science, public health and education. Partnering with service providers, its researchers develop mental health and wellbeing solutions for our communities.

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Why choose a Higher Education Certificate

By choosing to study a higher education certificate, you’ll gain a university-level qualification that:

Takes less time than a bachelor’s degree - allowing you to upskill or get a taste of your career path in as little as 6 months
Is cost effective – Commonwealth support is currently making higher education certificates even more affordable. Eligible students can also defer payment through HECS-HELP
Gives you a valuable qualification – Flinders’ higher education certificates are AQF accredited
Offers you a pathway towards a bachelor’s degree – credits from your studies can go towards further study

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Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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FAQs

Who should apply for a higher education certificate?

There are many reasons to apply for a higher education certificate. You may want to upskill and progress your career without committing to a longer-term degree, or build on the strength of your current degree by adding a different qualification. You may have a particular passion you want to explore, or want to get a taste of university that could lead you towards a bachelor’s degree.

If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you will be eligible for a discounted Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

Why are these courses subsidised to the Australian Government?

The Australian Government is subsidising courses across a range of national priority areas in order to give people the opportunity to upskill or learn new skills to help the workforce and the nation during a difficult economic period. These course subsidies could help you transition to a new role within your existing industry, or prepare you to move to a new industry.

Can I study a higher education course part-time?

Yes. These are micro-credential courses and can be completed part-time over 25 weeks (or a university year of 2 semesters). To qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in the same year.

Can I apply and then defer my studies?

No. In order to qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in the same year.

Do I have to pay the course fees upfront?

If you are an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa and meet other eligibility criteria, you won’t have to pay your course fees up front. You can get a HECS-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your uni fees. More information about HECS-HELP is available here.

Do I still have to pay the student services and amenities fee?

Yes. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) applies to all higher education certificates. More information about the SSAF is available here.