Certificate IV in Mental Health
National Course Code: CHC43315
Overview
The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Mental Health is your ideal entry into an industry that is experiencing huge demand due to increased awareness of mental health issues. Practice supporting people in a real work environment and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to make a difference.
Upcoming Courses
| Location | Course Start Date | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Haven Community College | Expressions of Interest |
Fortnightly workshop |
9am - 3pm |
| Location | Course Start Date | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-17 Manning Street, Osborne Chambers, Taree | Expression of Interest | Wednesday Fortnightly | 9am - 3pm |
About this course
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Units
Core units (11 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
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units (4 units)
- CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Fee Details and Funding Eligibility
For eligible students, NSW Government subsidies are available. For details about funding, visit our Funding Page.
Call us to discuss subsidy eligibility and fees.
Career Opportunities
- Mental Health worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
How to Enrol
To begin the enrolment process, you can register an expression of interest by clicking the banner below and one of our staff will get in contact with you shortly after.
You can also email our training manager at noni@chace.org.au or give us a call on (02) 6559 6699.
If you are interested in attending an information/enrolment session or want to start the enrolment process, please submit an Expression of Interest by clicking below.