CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Duration	1 years (50 weeks - 4 x 10 week terms + holidays)
Timetable	2.5 days per week
Study mode	Full-time
Delivery mode	Face to Face
International course	Yes - International student are eligible to study this course. (CRICOS course code 090002G)

Domestic Students
International Students

Domestic Students

Course Overview

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.

Units of Competency

No.	Unit code	Unit name	Unit type	Delivery Hours
1	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core	40
2	CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	Core	20
3	CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core	40
4	CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships	Core	*180
5	CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services	Core	*180
6	CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services	Core	*180
7	CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	Core	90
8	CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care	Core	44
9	CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy	Core	50
10	CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing	Core	80
11	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Core	20
12	CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	Elective	40
13	CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support	Elective	60
14	CHCAOD004	Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues	Elective	120
15	HLTAID011	Provide first aid	Elective	16

Entry Requirements

Minimum 18 year of age
A minimum of Australian Year 12 or equivalent

English Testing is available on campus at no cost. Contact us to make an appointment.

Career Outcomes

Mental Health Support Worker
Community Support Worker – Mental Health
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Professional Mental Health Support Worker

Students may also go on to develop their skills and knowledge in other community service or other areas of health care such as:

Allied Health
Community Services
Drug and Alcohol abuse

Tuition Fees

$10,000 ($2,500 per term)
$500 Resource Fee
$200 Application Fee

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Intake Dates

2022 Intakes

24th Jan 22
26th Apr 22
18th Jul 22
10th Oct 22

2023 Intakes

30th Jan 23
24th Apr 23
17th Jul 23
9th Oct 23

How to Apply

Check you meet the entry requirements for the course.
Choose your intake preference
Complete the Domestic Student Application Form (Ensure you include all required documentation)
Submit your application – Apply online or visit our campus.
Receive your Letter of Offer from MTI
Accept the Letter of Offer and pay tuition fees
Receive your CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
Apply for your student visa

For information about applying for your student visa, please visit the Australia Department of Home Affairs (DHA) www.homeaffairs.gov.au

International Students