CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
Complete Course details
Total units of competency: 15 (11 core and 4 elective units)
This qualification will provide you with advanced skills and knowledge to work effectively in the community services industry.
You will learn to and gain valuable workplace experience to:
• provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability
• implement community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability
You will also be required to undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 80 hours in an organisation focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.)
Core Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Elective Units
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- Must be Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Police Check Certificate (Australian Federal Police check only)
- Completion of English to year 12 or equivalent
OR acceptable English language, literacy and numeracy skills
Individual support is available for students who face barriers to participating in accredited learning.
On Campus
Workplace
12 months
Work Placement (minimum of 80 hours in an organisation focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.)
Government Subsidies are available for eligible participants.
For information on Government subsidies eligibility please click HERE
For course fees please click HERE
The following additional costs may be applicable:
– Purchase of a branded polo shirt for Practical Placement. Approx. $45
– Annual flu vaccination. Approx. $25
– National Criminal History (Police) Check. Approx. $30
– Other vaccinations, as required. Cost may range from $25 – $300, depending on your immunisation history.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.