Graduate Certificate of Education (Mental Health)
Students will attain advanced knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with Mental Health challenges, in particular, the three most prominent issues facing contemporary educators, Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders; and the Learning stream, which provides educators with advanced knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with a range of mental health challenges. Each of these areas of mental health addresses challenges and issues faced by mainstream teachers in 21st Century educational practice. This course offers a model of support and flexible tailored learning to suit individual student needs. You will advance your understanding of Mental Health, and be able to apply positive support skills directly into a range of educational environments. N.B. This is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the student to teach in Australia.
Campus Information
Sydney
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Melbourne
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Intakes
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will have the opportunity to improve educational value by developing and implementing supportive mental health practices. Your employment opportunities will range from schools, TAFEs and universities to other agencies which have an interest in the relationship between mental health and education.
Potential career paths
- Education Consultant
- Disability Support Manager
- Special Education Teacher
PSW Opportunity
- Only for Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate there is no Post study work rights available for Students.
- If Diploma Leading to Bachelors or Masters then after successfull completion student is eligible for PSW of 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Australia Year 12 or equivalent; and
English Language Requirement
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Course Code: 095589B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
12141 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A