Careers in Mental Health Support | (CHC43315) Certificate IV in Mental Health

We’re developing the next generation of individual support and professionals with the right set of skills for the 21st Century.

12-16 Months

890 Hours

From $2,985

payment available

This qualification provides you with the expertise to explore career opportunities in the health industry. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. You’ll graduate with specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings.

CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health

Overview
Pathways
Course Units
Delivery

About this course

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services focusing on:
Rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability Implementing community based activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability, and Mental health promotion work. Work may focus on engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as residential rehabilitation, work in clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organisations. This work may also involve supported employment and programmed respite care.

This qualification defines the knowledge and skills required by support workers and case workers who work autonomously under broad guidance. Certificate IV in Mental Health refers to specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings.

How much will it cost me?

Fee for Service:
Prices start from $2985.00.

A range of Weekly or Fortnightly Payment Plans are available. (Charges may apply)

This course is also subsidised through WorkReady supported by the Government of South Australia.

Check here for the subsidised fee.

Eligibility and subsidy criteria apply for getting the subsidised fee.

Entry Requirements

This course requires successful completion of the Snapshot Reading, Writing and Numeracy indicator as part of the Core Skills Profile for Adults. (CSPA) to be eligible for WorkReady funding or successful completion of Langauge, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) of Enable College to enrol under Full Fee Service.

For more information, visit https://www.acer.org/cspa/ for an overview.

This course requires the ability to apply for a DCSI – working with Children and Vulnerable Adults employment screening. Upon enrolment, Enable College will notify you to complete an application. This will be an additional cost to your course unless advised differently in writing.

Pathways in Individual Support

The Certificate IV in Mental Health provides you with the qualifications and
expertise to explore career opportunities in the health industry. You will learn
the necessary skills and knowledge to care for people affected by mental
illness and psychiatric disability.

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Possible Outcomes

Community rehabilitation and
support worker
Mental health rehabilitation
support worker
Community support worker
Mental health support worker
Mental health outreach worker.

Course Units

This course is made up of 14 units of study, these are divided into 11 core units, and 3 elective units. Our range of electives is based on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for. You will also be expected to complete 120 Hours of Work Placement.

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
HLTWHS001	Participate in work health and safety

3 ELECTIVES OF CHOICE
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

What if I have studied before?

If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.

If granted, you may be eligible for credit towards this course, allowing you to finish your study sooner.

Delivery

The Certificate IV in Mental Health is offered as both full time and part time through our blended and online learning model. As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to experience real life situations through work placement.

Full-time training: This usually allows you to complete your course in a shorter amount of time and involves a workload of around 40 hours per week. There is also an expectation that Assessment Activities for one Unit of Competency will be submitted for assessment each week.

Part-time training: This option will take more time to complete than the full-time option. The workload is generally around 20 hours per week There is an expectation that Assessment Activities for one Unit of Competency will be submitted for assessment each fortnight.

External Learning

Learning materials are provided to you to work through at home. As Units of Competency are successfully completed we will send you the next units for the course. Whilst most of the course can be completed this way you will still be required to attend specific Practical Sessions/workshops and your Work Placement.

Blended Learning

Through our blended learning model, you will receive course materials to work through at your own pace as well as attend practical training seminars as required at our campus (31 Franklin Street, Adelaide). This form of learning allows you the benefits of also working with a Trainer/Assessor face to face.

Our experienced trainers will support you every step of the way. You are able to change your mode of study under most circumstances throughout your enrollment as your needs change.To find out the best option for you to study Mental Health, call Enable College and speak with one of our course advisers today.