Certificate IV in Mental Health - CHC43315

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5162

$5162 is the average course fee entered on My Skills by 55 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Average Course Duration: 1 Year

1 Year is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 50 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Australian Apprenticeships

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship. The fee and duration of an Australian Apprenticeship may differ in each state or territory – view more details.

Description

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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Want to see Training Providers who offer this course?

Search All Training Providers

Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

Learn more

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

58.9%

Community and Personal Service Workers

16.9%

Professionals

9.7%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

72.1%

Health Care and Social Assistance

8.2%

Education and Training

4.6%

Administrative and Support Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

Learn More

Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
Select a state or territory for more information.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Learn More

Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Mental Health is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Community Services Work

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Disability Services Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Training Stories

The Real Stories Real Achievements series shows the stories of people and organisations who have secured their future through vocational education and training. These inspiring videos demonstrate how investing in a nationally recognised qualification can lead to greater employability, job security, earning potential, and choices for work options and, for many individuals, a better life! For Australian businesses, the videos share evidence of best practice in training and how businesses, both large and small, have increased their 'bottom line' and enjoyed sustainable growth through the provision of nationally recognised training to their employees.

Units & Packaging

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

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

At Risk electives

One of the following units must be selected for this qualification

CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations

Other electives

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD004	Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD005	Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCAOD006	Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCDE002	Develop and implement community programs
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007	Develop and provide community projects
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU002	Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU007	Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
CHCEDU008	Share health information
CHCEDU009	Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCFAM010	Provide intervention support to families
CHCMGT001	Development, implement and review quality framework
CHCMHS006	Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family carers
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH002	Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTAID013	Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014	Provide advanced first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information

Training Providers

View training providers who offer this course and compare their course fees and durations.

Learn more

Need help choosing?

Need help choosing a training provider? Download a factsheet and comparison table to assist you with comparing training providers and making a decision.

Learn more

USI

All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

Learn more

Labour Market

Labour market insights can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job.

Learn more