Promotion across the region of the year-long mental health course includes advice of "new opportunities opening up over the next few years" with the Western NSW Local Health District and its non-government organisation partners.

The health district and TAFE Western have joined forces to offer Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, most likely from July 2016.

It will entail "seven five-day blocks" at Orange, remote learning and clinical placements "as close to home as possible".

TAFE Western manager of educational programs Michael Bourke said the course would suit anyone who had ever considered working in the field.

"There are no restrictions so people who have studied previously, or anyone looking for a rewarding career change or to upskill in this area would be ideal for this Certificate III qualification," he said.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for up to 20 students to get quality training, on-the-job experience and life-long skills that have the potential to deliver real employment outcomes."

The health district's director of mental health, drug and alcohol services Jason Crisp was expecting a "good response".

"It's such an exciting and progressive time to be working in mental health service delivery with many new opportunities opening up over the next few years with the health district and our partnering non-government organisations," he said.

"We encourage anyone who is interested in a career in mental health services to take this opportunity to get the skills and training to get them work-ready."

Mr Bourke said TAFE Western and the health district had a history of collaborating on "successful projects".

"The main focus of this particular course is to train more mental health workers to cater for growing demand in the industry," he said.

Call 6391 5777 to enrol or lodge an expression of interest in the new course.