Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315

Are you driven to help those in need, and support individuals experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues? Progress in your career in the community or health industry with the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health. This course will qualify you to work in a broad range of settings, and to work with clients experiencing mental health concerns.

To be eligible for funding, you must be an existing worker within community, or caring for an NDIS participant. If you are not a current worker or carer, you will be able to complete the course at the unsubsidised price.

Why Study Community Service With Us?

Excellent student satisfaction rates
Flexible learning options: in class, online or blended options with lecture recordings each week
Start any time
Placement assistance
Training Tailor Made has connections with employers and can point you in the right direction to find your new role
Highly experienced, knowledgeable and supportive trainers
We are Skills Assure Suppliers of Government Funding, allowing you to gain a qualification for a low cost
User-friendly resources and assessments, accessible 24/7
Graduate feeling confident, competent and ready to enter the workplace

You will Learn

How to work with people with mental health issues
How to support wellbeing and diversity
How to work effectively within the health and community care sector
How to implement behaviour support strategies
How to work with trauma and co-existing needs
How to work with drug and alcohol issues
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness
How to manage your own personal stress

Qualification name

CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Course duration

Approximately 6 to 12 months with flexible and self-paced options + 80 hours of work placement

Assessments

Written assessments (short and long answer questions), and practical assessment. No exams.

Government funded pricing

$190 (funded non-concessional)
$100 (funded and concessional)Funded through: Higher Level Skills or Back to Work Funding Programs

Funded through: Higher Level Skills or Back to Work Funding Programs

Awarded by

Australian Pacific Services Pty Ltd/ Training Tailor Made (RTO number: 31729)

Delivery Method

Flexible: blended or online options, with 80 hours of work placement and ongoing trainer support.

The Industry

The community services and mental health industry is growing, with increasing demand for compassionate and qualified workers. If you are looking to start a career in mental health, or if you would like to formalise your qualifications and experience, you have come to the right place.

Who this course is for?

This course is available to anyone who is currently working in the community industry. You may wish to start a career as a Support Worker or Mental Health Worker, or you may already be working in the area and require formal qualifications.

Potential Career Outcomes

Mental Health Officer
Case Manager
Mental Health Support Worker
Community Services Worker
Support Worker

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements unless you are utilising Government Funding.

It is recommended that you:

Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills
Have access to a computer
Have basic computing skills
Be able to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Clearance

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 15 years old.

Units

15 Units Total: (11 Core, 4 Electives)

Recommended Course Requirements

You will require basic English and computer skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and internet. Please be aware that job roles in the community services sector may require manual handling tasks and may require vaccination evidence.

Potential Careers

Mental Health Officer
Case Manager
Mental Health Support Worker
Community Services Worker
Support Worker

Payment

$190 (Higher Level Skills)
$100 Concessional (Higher Level Skills or Back to Work)
Full fee:$3,000 or $2,625 concessional

Delivery Method

In class, online or blended options