Certificate IV in Mental Health

Cert IV in Mental Health

CHC40508

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

People who provide a range of community services focusing on; rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability; implementing community based activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability; and mental health promotion work.

Career Options:

Mental Health Outreach Worker
Community Support Worker
Indigenous Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Support Worker

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate IV in Mental Health:

To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 15 Units of competency consisting of 10 Core Units and 5 Elective Units.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
CHCAOD402A	Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector	C
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	C
CHCMH401A	Work effectively in mental health settings	C
CHCMH402A	Apply an understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes	C
CHCMH403A	Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process	C
CHCMH404A	Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process	C
CHCMH405A	Work collaboratively to support recovery process	C
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	C
HLTHIR404B	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people	C
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes	C
CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to grief and loss	E
CHCICS406A	Support client self-management	E
CHCCHILD404A	Support the rights and safety of children and young people	E
HLTCSD306B	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour	E
CHCCS514A or CHCCS521A	Recognise and respond to individuals at risk or Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide	Mandatory Elective

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

This Qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously as a support worker in mental health, under the broad guidance of a supervisor. You will be trained to provide a range of interventions to clients with mental health issues and implement health promotion within the community services context.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course you will be qualified to work as an Mental Health Outreach Worker, Community Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Health Worker and Mental Health Support Worker.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Certificate IV in Mental Health does not have mandatory requirements for entry. The expectation is that successful applicants will have an educational level that will enable the achievement of the objectives. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services. This qualification is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship. (see below)

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to undertake supervised work placement for a total of 160 hours in a mental health-specific service delivery. This will help prepare you for professional mental health work in the community services industry. Your work placement will need to be pre-approved by deFaye College. You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavor to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between tutor and student, as well as evening support from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday evenings. A tutor is available at these times to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate IV in Mental Health. Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.

AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP

This qualification is available as a funded Australian Apprenticeship for full and part-time new employees who qualify under the guidelines.
This qualification is also available as an Existing Employee Australian Apprenticeship for full and part-time employees. Commonwealth Government incentives may be available to employers. If you are eligible, a commercial fee not subject to the fees cap is applicable.

For further information contact the Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Ph: 13 38 73 or visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au