CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental health issues. Work involves implementing community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health and mental illness.

Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as:

• community based non-government organisations;
• home based outreach;
• center-based programs;
• respite care;
• residential services;
• rehabilitation programs;
• clinical settings; and/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.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Standard Course Structure

This program is typically delivered over 12-18 months, however as it is competency-based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

Core

Elective

Standard Course Structure

This qualification requires an 80 hour placement within an appropriate work setting and will be undertaken toward the end of the course. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Head of Course and agreement from the employer. Otherwise, the CQUniversity Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will endeavour to arrange the placement location within the student's community, however, in some circumstances the student may be required to relocate to complete their placement.

Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course. Students will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check relevant to their State or Territory and an Australian Federal Police Check. Students must ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Students may be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with host organisations and placement may be subject to the student meeting an organisation's requirements.

Students are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless they have completed an equivalent or higher-level course.

Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course, and students will be required to obtain a Working With Children's Check relevant to their State of residence, an Australian Federal Police Check and a Student ID Card. Students must meet the requirements for all mandatory placement checks prior to placement. Students may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to students meeting the requirements of the organisation. The Vocational Placement will entail 80 hours of work in an appropriate mental health setting and will be undertaken towards the end of the course. Students who are currently working within the Mental Health sector may be eligible to undertake placement hours with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Head of Course and agreement by the employer.

Completion of this qualification may lead to work in implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health and mental illness. 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; and/or supporting people in employment.

Students must be an existing workers in the Community and Health services industry. 

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply. 

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