Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing, you must take four courses equivalent to 40 units.

Core courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

• Responding to Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
• Basic Counselling Skills for the Workplace
• Fostering Healthy Organisations
• Introduction to Mental Health

Entry requirements

Admission to the program will be available for applicants who have one of the following:

• An AQF 7 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
• AQF 6 Associate Degree (or equivalent)
• AQF 5 Diploma (or equivalent) plus one year of relevant organisational experience
• At least three years of relevant organisational experience

To be considered for admission based wholly or partly on professional experience, applicants must demonstrate that their professional expertise involves paid employment or volunteer roles related to Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Safety and/or leadership, management or team supervision.

English language requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy contains further information regarding English language proficiency requirements. Contact the university for more details.

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
• IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast-track your degree and recognising your prior study is just one way they can do that. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Basic knowledge of theoretical and research principles to analyse contemporary developments in mental health practice.
• The skills to recognise the social, cultural, biological and interpersonal influences on mental health.
• Skills to recognise mental health information to formulate and implement appropriate strategies for assessment, intervention and risk management in real-world settings.
• The ability to demonstrate practical interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity regarding mental health through communication and cultural responsiveness with diverse populations.
• The skills to effectively communicate ideas and concepts on mental health to various audiences and organisations.
• The knowledge and ability to recognise values, ethical standards and legislative frameworks relevant to mental health in real-world settings.
• Skills to engage in systematic thinking to solve mental health and well-being challenges in diverse settings.
• Knowledge and ability to engage in self-reflective professional practice, considering the impact of their values and beliefs.
• The ability and skills to reflect on the effectiveness of their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
• Operate within the boundaries of their professional competence, consult with peers or other relevant sources where appropriate and refer to relevant mental health practitioners where appropriate.

Career outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries or may take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $17,120 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative annual fee is calculated based on a full-year full-time load of 40 units.

A student’s annual fee may vary per:

• The number of courses studied per trimester.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.