CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health
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 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.
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
This qualification includes 15 units of competency which comprises of 11 core and 4 elective units.
CORE:
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
ELECTIVES
To be determined prior to commencement of training, based on your training needs.
Study Commitment:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1 unit/month or as directed by your training plan. You will need to undertake a pre-determined number of hours of training per month to complete both the theory and practical elements of the qualification.
Duration:
20 months (or as directed in your training plan).
Some possible outcomes from this program could include:
- Mental Health Outreach worker
- Outreach officer
- Community Rehabilitation & Support Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Delivery Method:
Training is a blended mode including a mixed mode of face-to-face learning in virtual classrooms, self-directed online learning activities and student support sessions.
Assessment Methods
Written Assessments, Practical Assessments, Role Plays, Case Studies, Projects and Workpace Observations.
Requirements:
- 17 years+
- Completion of Language, Literacy & Numeracy test & Digital Literacy questionnaire (see over)
- Year 10 or equivalet or completed a Certificate II or higher level qualification
USI Number:
Valid USI number is required. Ask us if you require any assistance in creating it on your behalf or go to https://www.usi.gov.au
Other requirements (to work in Disability or Aged Care)
- Valid and current email address
- NDIS Check National Police Check
- Working with Children Check or
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
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