CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
Overview
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 course.
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Study Experience
- Fast-Tracked Course
- Real Life Scenarios
- Placement Expectations
Career Opportunities
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.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:| Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
|---|---|
| 12 months | 18 months |
Only enroll in one unit at a time. If you are seeking Credit Transfer for any unit please do not enroll into it.
Unit 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Unit 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Unit 3
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Unit 4
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Unit 5
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Unit 6
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
Unit 7
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
Unit 8
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS & TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CLUSTER
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
ADVOCACY AND WELLBEING CLUSTER
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
PLACEMENT GROUP CLUSTER
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
Recognised Prior Leaning
Duration:RPL Only
Unit 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
This course has no residential schools.
To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 80 hours. 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 Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer.
When you have completed at least 10 units, you will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the required criteria for the training package to undertake your placement hours then, CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.
CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link: IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.
You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.
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.
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Some government-funded training programs, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills, require students to contribute to the cost of their education through a co-contribution fee. This fee varies depending on the course and the student's eligibility for a concessional rate. Additional costs, such as uniforms and course resources, may also apply. More details on eligibility and exemptions can be found on How to Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Starting the 1st of July 2025, the Queensland Government is updating its TAFE subsidy offerings. Students commencing from this date will need to be reassessed, potentially requiring additional documentation to maintain their funding. Those who do not provide the necessary documents, or are no longer eligible, may lose their subsidy and continue as full-fee-paying students. For more information visit Paying for TAFE and review Important Changes to TAFE Subsidies from July 2025.
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