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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Start a rewarding career in Mental Health which is also one of the rapidly growing sectors in Australia.

With our Nationally Recognised CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, you will learn to develop your skills and knowledge in providing a range of community services that involves working with clients with mental health illness.

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.

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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

BE IN DEMAND
11,600
New job opportunities by 2026

Industry Outlook

Salary
$1,492

Average Weekly Salary

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Very Strong

Job Growth

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Up to 25.2%

Projected growth in the welfare support Indusrty

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Very High

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  • Entry into the Course

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent.

  • Student Selection Process

    Our student selection process is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs. The selection criteria take into account various factors when deciding upon which students will be offered places in the program including:

    • The students’ needs and desired outcomes
    • The ability and commitment of the students to complete the course
    • Eligibility requirements listed in the applicable National Training Package
    • Students existing ability in the ACSF core skills, (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy)

    Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications or skill development programs.

  • Recommended Course Structure

    To attain the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, 15 units must be successfully completed comprising of eleven (11) core and four (4) elective units

    Core Units

    • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
    • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
    • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
    • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    • CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
    • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
    • CHCMHS002 Establish a self-directed recovery relationship
    • 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

    Electives

    • CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
    • CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
    • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
    • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • Work Placement

    Students must undertake a minimum of 80 logged working hours within an Approved Service which will allow you to complete a range of applicable work tasks.

    Students are encouraged to locate their preferred placement facility independently, giving you complete flexibility on who it’s with and where. Collaboration Learning will then support students in this process in coordinating with the facility all of the paperwork and requirements to confirm placement.

  • Job Prospects

    On successful completion of this qualification, you can pursue a career as a:

COURSE SUMMARY

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    NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

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    COURSE DURATION

    12-18 months (with the ability to complete sooner)

  • Location
    Collab-Hub Locations

    Browns Plains, Caboolture

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    Delivery Modes

    Blended – Online and Workbased

  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Industry Work Placement Support

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Enrol?
The enrolment process is very simple and easy!If you already know which course you want to study :
  • Click the Enrol Now button from the course page that you’re interested in and submit your application. Alternatively, you can visit one of our campus locations or call us on 1300 146 699
  • We will need to verify if you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for your chosen course, as well as see if you're eligible to access any relevant funding. Check out the details under the important information section on the course page for a list of requirements. Gathering all your supporting eligibility documents together ready to supply to us when requested will help speed up this process.
  • Once your application has been accepted and you have accepted an offer for a place in your course you will receive an enrolment email that includes all the practical information you need to know including timetables and orientation information.
If you need guidance with selecting the best course as per your career or education needs:
  • Speak to one of our course and careers advisors
What is Recognised Prior Learning?
Collaboration Learning recognises that some students have had previous experience and learning whether that be working in the industry or completion of a previous course of study. 

We are happy to discuss Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with students. Each student requesting RPL will be interviewed and they should provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application and may be assessed on the job. On-the-job assessments can be conducted to assess current skills and knowledge.
What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) number is a unique number that is allocated to students studying nationally recognised Vocational Educational Training (VET) in Australia. This is a government initiative that enables you to access all of your training records and results from one location allowing you to provide proof of qualification to any potential employer. USI’s are mandatory for anyone wanting to complete nationally recognised training.If you forgot or lost your USI number please call Student Support 1300 146 699 or visit https://www.usi.gov.au/contact-us/students
What is the Student Assistance Program?
The Student Assistance Program is dedicated to providing new and existing students free and confidential counselling services to help with their mental health and well-being.

As a joint initiative with AccessEAP (which also runs our Student Assistance Program), Collaboration Learning aims to help students address an array of life challenges, ideally before they become distractions that affect home life as well as studies. The service will provide access to a dedicated counseling hotline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and 3 complimentary face-to-face counseling sessions.

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