CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health

Course 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.

Possible job title includes:

  • Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community Support Worker
  • Outreach Officer, Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Assistant Community Services Worker

Total number of units = 15 (11 core and 4 Electives)

Recognition of Prior Learning

All individual students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the student handbook or enquire at the college for the procedure on how to apply.

Note: Please refer to the Enrolment Form for the terms and conditions of enrolment, which includes: Enrolment and Selection; Training Guarantee; Course Fees, Payments and Refunds; Course Fees paid in Advance.

Amount indicated is in Australian Dollars.

The RTO reserves the right to change the unit sequence within this training as required please refer to the Enrolment Form for the terms and conditions of enrolment, which includes: Enrolment and Selection; Training Guarantee; Course Fees, Payments, and Refunds; Course Fees paid in Advance.

Duration

52 weeks (40 weeks of delivery + 12 weeks of holiday)

Mode of Delivery:

Blended Learning

14 hours/week:  Face-to-Face

6 hours/week:   Online Study

Approx. 5 hours/week: Self-Paced Study

Work Placement:

A minimum of 80 hours of practical placement hours to be completed

Mode of Assessment

Observation/Practical Skills, Written Questions, Case Studies, Simulation, Presentation

Course Fee and Payment Method(s)

Tuition Fees

$9,000 (52 weeks)

Additional Costs

Enrolment Application Fee (not refundable):

$250 is to be paid with the first installment and is additional to the tuition fees.

Material Fee

A Material Fee of $300 is to be paid with the first installment of the fees. This is not included in the full deposit and is additional to the payment plan below. The material fees include uniform, practical kit, and course content.

Total Cost: $9,550

Payment  Plan

4 Instalments: $2,250 each to be paid before the start of each term.

Resources Provided

All courseware and handouts are included in the material fees.

  CHCDIV001 (C) Work with diverse people
  CHCDIV002 (C) Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCLEG001 (C) Work legally and ethically
  CHCMHS002 (C) Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  CHCMHS003 (C) Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  CHCMHS004 (C) Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
  CHCMHS005 (C) Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  CHCMHS007 (C) Work effectively in trauma informed care
  CHCMHS008 (C) Promote and facilitate self advocacy
  CHCMHS011 (C) Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  HLTWHS001 (C) Participate in workplace health and safety
  HLTWHS006 (E) Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  CHCADV001 (E) Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  CHCCCS038 (E) Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  CHCCCS003 (E) Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

Selection Criteria

Be over the age of 18
Minimum of IELTS 6.0 score or equivalent
Applicants are required to undertake a course Entry requirement test (CERT) and obtain a minimum of 50% to be deemed eligible to enter the course

Course Highlights

  Duration
52 Weeks
  Face-to-Face
14 hours/week
  Online Study
6 hours/week
  Self-Paced Study
Approx. 5 hours/week
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