CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

About the Course

The Certificate IV in Mental Health 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.

Reasons for Studying?

• Up-skill for a higher position or salary.
• According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly over the next five years. This is a large occupation with strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
• Online delivery which means you do not have to quit your job to get started.

Delivery Methods:

This course is expected to take students roughly 6 months to complete plus 80 hours of work placement. Resources are accessed online, and students may be called to have simulated work activities on campus.

Entry Requirements:

National Program,

Student’s pathway may include but not necessarily include;

• Currently working in the healthcare industry
• Is a caregiver for a relative
• Completed Grade 12
• Completion of related courses such as
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.

RPL,

Did you start working in the industry without getting nationally accredited with this qualification? Potentially RPL is the way to go.