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.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Work collaboratively with other services
- Understand trauma care
- Respond to crises
- Support people experiencing mental illness and psychiatric disability
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Enjoyment helping others
- Empathy towards people and adverse circumstances
- The ability to empower people to discover solutions
- An understanding of the issues people with mental illness are facing
- Conflict resolution skills
- Adaptability and the ability to respond easily to change
- Good oral and written communication skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
- Strong pathways to continued studies to further your career
Career opportunities:
- Mental Health worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
- 11 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below, including at least 1 unit from the At Risk group below
- up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCMHS002 |
Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
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CHCMHS003 |
Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
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CHCMHS004 |
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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CHCMHS008 |
Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective units
At Risk electives
One of the following units must be selected for this qualification
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CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
Other electives
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CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
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CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
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CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
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CHCAOD002 |
Work with clients who are intoxicated |
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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
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CHCAOD006 |
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
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CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
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CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
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CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
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CHCCCS018 |
Provide suicide bereavement support |
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
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CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
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CHCCDE002 |
Develop and implement community programs |
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CHCCDE004 |
Implement participation and engagement strategies |
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CHCCDE006 |
Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
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CHCCDE007 |
Develop and provide community projects |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
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CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
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CHCDIS008 |
Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
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CHCEDU001 |
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies |
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CHCEDU002 |
Plan health promotion and community intervention |
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CHCEDU005 |
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs |
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CHCEDU006 |
Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills |
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CHCEDU007 |
Provide group education on consumer credit and debt |
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CHCEDU008 |
Share health information |
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CHCEDU009 |
Provide parenting, health and well-being education |
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CHCFAM010 |
Provide intervention support to families |
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CHCMGT001 |
Development, implement and review quality framework |
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CHCMHS006 |
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family carers |
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CHCPOL001 |
Contribute to the review and development of policies |
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CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCPRT002 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
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CHCSET001 |
Work with forced migrants |
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CHCSET002 |
Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia |
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CHCSOH001 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
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CHCSOH002 |
Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services |
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CHCYTH011 |
Work effectively with young people and their families |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
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HLTAID014 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
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HLTHPS010 |
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet |
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HLTOHC001 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTOHC002 |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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HLTOHC003 |
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
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HLTOHC004 |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
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HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
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BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
Reference
“Training.gov.au.” CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health, https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC43315.
“Certificate IV in Mental Health.” CHC43315 – TAFE NSW, https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course/-/c/c/CHC43315-01/Certificate-IV-in-Mental-Health.
