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Certificate IV in Mental Health – CHC43315
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is delivered in Parramatta. This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed, recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
This qualification prepares students to work in community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness, and psychiatric disability. Work settings can include community-based non-government organizations, home-based outreach, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, and clinical settings. Workers may also provide support in employment environments. The work is carried out autonomously with guidance from other professionals.
To achieve this qualification, students must complete at least 80 hours of work as outlined in the Assessment Requirements of the course units.
Career Outcomes
- Community Rehabilitation Worker,
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker,
- Outreach Officer,
- Mental Health Outreach Worker,
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
- Good understanding of English
- School certificate or equivalent (Grade 10)
- 18 years of age
- Must have a valid USI
- Reading and Writing Skills (L)
- Oral Communication skills (L)
- Numeracy and Mathematics skills (N)
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15 (11 core units and 4 elective units).
Elective units include:
- At least 2 units from the electives listed below, including at least 1 unit from the At Risk group.
- Up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
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 workplace health and safety
Elective Units
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Note: Electives listed are typically offered by Capital Careers. However, if these do not suit your target career or current work situation, alternative electives may be available. For more information, see the full list of electives at training.gov.au.
How long will it take?
Duration depends on training delivery mode, individual experience, and skills. The total volume of learning is 1200 hours, including guided learning, assessments, and work placement. On average, the course takes between 6 months and a year to complete. Please contact our enrolment officer for more details.
Delivery Options
- Face to face
- Blended – face-to-face learning combined with self-paced distance learning
Course Cost
The total course fee is $1750. Subsidised government funding may be available for eligible students through the following initiatives:
- ACT User Choice Traineeships
- ACT Skilled Capital
- NSW Smart and Skilled
For more details, please visit our funding page or contact us.
Support Services
At Capital Careers, we offer support services to help students who need extra assistance with their studies. Visit our FAQs page for more details.
Opportunities for Further Study
After successfully completing this qualification, participants can pursue further study, such as the:
- CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
- A pathway to leadership roles or further study
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL allows students to receive recognition and credit for prior knowledge and skills acquired from previous study, work experience, and life experience. Discuss the RPL process with our enrolment officer.
Credit Transfer
Capital Careers recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organizations.
Assessment
Assessment in the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health course is competency-based. Students will be assessed using set tasks, class participation, and assignments. Assessment criteria are based on the training package specifications.
