Certificate IV in Mental Health
Course Overview
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health would be ideal to those who are seeking to develop professional skills to work with clients who face challenges with their mental health. If you are also looking for some volunteer work / experience in community services, this course would help you to grow your skills leading into mental health related work.
This qualification 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.
Course Structure
Certificate IV in Mental Health requires successful completion of 15 units comprised of eleven (11) core units and four (4) Elective Units selected from the packaging specification as specified in the Health Training Package.
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Have satisfactorily completed Year 11 or equivalent.
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| Minimum Age to Apply | The Learner must be 18 years or over. |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS score of 5.5 or higher or it's equivalent to show English Language proficiency. |
Career Opportunities
At the Certificate IV level this course will help you continue to work efficiently within the Community Services Sector as workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support services for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Internship or Work Placement
Students will be required to undertake work placements to apply knowledge and develop their skills as part of the course requirements. Placements may occur in aged care, disability, or other aged care and community settings in Melbourne or Regional areas as organised by ALACC and according to the course requirements.