Certificate IV in Mental Health
If you want to help those affected by mental health issues this nationally recognised qualification is the Mental Health course for you.
Study from as little as $72, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
Study from as little as $64, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
About the course
Who is this course for?
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is ideal for people who are looking to develop the right skills to work with clients who face mental health challenges. It is an ideal course for those who have experience volunteering or working in community services and want to start working in mental health.
What will you learn?
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health looks at the link between mental health issues and alcohol and other drugs, as well as looking at mental health in the community and in the work place. You will learn the principles of recovery-orientated practice, communication techniques to build and maintain relationships, and you will learn how to support people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
Possible career opportunities
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
Details of the Course
Why study this course?
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to help those affected by mental health issues.
This course reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery orientated support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. The course will involve implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
The requirements for this qualification includes a minimum of 80 hours of work placement to achieve the course outcomes for the following units of competency:
o CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
o CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
o CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
If a learner is currently working in the industry some sign-off against the work placement hours will be accepted from their workplace. For learners who do not currently have a suitable workplace, Hader Institute will assist the learner to find a suitable facility. The learner will utilise a work placement log book to record their hours of work placement. The learner is required to sign a confidentiality agreement with the facility.
Student entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
- Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test at or above level 3 in reading, writing and numeracy.
- Be capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
- Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable) or be able to apply for a police check if required prior to the commencement of work placement if required.
- These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the online application and during the enrolment interview.
How will you learn?
This is a blended delivery model which incorporates Trainer led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3 hours per week over 48 weeks in the evening, a monthly one hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom, phone) and 80 hours of work placement, plus you will need to complete 15 hours per week over 48 weeks undertaking structured self-paced study. All learning and assessment materials are accessed via the student online portal. You will have the support of a trainer/assessor throughout your studies.
Learner support
Hader Institute of Education provides comprehensive learner support throughout your course. You will have access to a trainer with extensive experience and expertise in the course content and industry sector. In addition, you will have access to administration support, and our career guidance service. The true experience with Hader Institute of Education is the ability for students to participate in work placement at one of our many fully functional clinics.
Enquire about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) options if you are in the industry.
This course meets the Centerlink requirements of an approved course of education and study for the purpose of qualifying for a student payment (Austudy / Abstudy).
For more information about the many benefits of learning with us at Hader Institute of Education, or about our Complimentary Career Guidance service, simply submit your details online or call now on 03 8362 3113.
Available Units
To successfully acheive the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health you must complete the units below.
What career could I have?
Possible careers include:
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
Testimonials
“Very helpful and professional. I was made to feel extremely welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. I have found the online learning program to work very well so far. Weekly classes are helpful so that we have contact with our class and also Claire can provide not only the information but examples as well. A great arrangement that works well for all lifestyles. Having 3 young children this program is perfect for me. Really enjoying my course so far and very happy I made the decision to study with Hader.”
“My initial phone consultation was very detailed and affirming, and gave good advice as to which course would be suitable for me. Hader seems to be an institute that has a good reputation and good networks. The main attraction for me was that it has its own clinics, thereby allowing me to gain a placement more easily.”
“My experience with the Hader on-line learning program has been my best on-line learning experience to date. The weekly virtual classes is an invaluable part of my engagement with the learning. This is a people industry we are learning to work in and have that weekly engagement with my fellow students and the facilitator has made it a much more human experience.”
“The way the course is has made the study very easy. The flexibility has made it possible to do the course and work I found it refreshing to find all the staff on the same page and passionate about helping where needed. Also the accuracy of the delivery has been strong. During the assessments even when things where different to what they should have been it wasnʼt a problem. The issue was sorted quickly and thoroughly.”
Study from as little as $48, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
Study from as little as $72, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
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