The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is suitable for those who are seeking to develop specialist skills to work with clients who face challenges with their mental health, including those who have some work or volunteer experience in community services or health and want to branch out into mental health work.
A structured workplace learning component is included to deliver practical skills.
80 hours of practicum / work placement is required for the completion of this qualification.
This course is delivered via a combination of online and face to face workshops, with study support available in Adelaide, Berri, and Port Augusta.
Learning ModeBlended Learning
LocationSA
Face to face days14
Weekly study hours15 - 20 hours
Duration12 months
Learning Outcomes
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
You will examine the link between mental health and other personal and community issues, as well as exploring mental health in the community and in the workplace. A focus on working with families dealing with mental health issues is also covered.
A structured workplace learning component is included to deliver practical skills.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employment Opportunities
Over 50 occupations fall under the community work banner and roles include intake, support, case work, crisis intervention, team management and advocacy. Community Services sector roles include:
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Units of Study & Units of Competency
Unit of Study 1: Foundations of Mental Health Practice
Units of Competency
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Unit of Study 2: Client-centred Care and Diversity
Units of Competency
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Unit of Study 3: Mental Health Assessment and Interventions
Units of Competency
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Unit of Study 4: Advanced Mental Health Support and Advocacy
Units of Competency
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Duration and Delivery Mode
12 months
Blended Learning
Please see 2025 Delivery Schedule for for dates of all Modules
This program is equivalent to a minimum of 15 to 20 hours of study per week, and students will be required to undertake self-directed learning outside of classroom delivery. This program includes 80 hours student placement / work based practicum.
Timetable
Location
Face-to-face classroom sessions are delivered in Adelaide (Hindmarsh).
Berri & Port Augusta students will complete practicum assessments via video recordings or scheduled zoom calls with the educator and will have 4 face to face days at Berri or Port Augusta.
This program has 14 face to face classroom contact days. Students will be required to undertake self-directed online learning outside of classroom delivery.
Work Placement Requirements
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
- All placements must be approved by the Institute prior to commencement to ensure the required work-based learning and assessment can be completed.
- Wherever possible, a work placement within a program of Relationships Australia SA will be organised, but this is not guaranteed, and students need to seek placements at other organisations.
- Students on placement within RASA must meet the mandatory requirements for working with children checks, National police clearance, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL credit may be granted for relevant prior study.
Students seeking recognition for all or part of a qualification must complete the online AISR Recognition Application at least 14 days before the start of the course. See here for more information
Tuition Fee, Payment Options, Loans
Full fee: $6,000
Participants eligible for SA Government subsidies: $1,200 (Tuition Gap Fee)
Participants eligible for SA Government subsidies with valid concession card: $680.00 (Tuition Gap Fee)
This course is being offered as part of the Fee Free joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Fee Free places close on 25th November 2024.
This course is subsidised through the Australian and South Australian Government. Eligibility and subsidy criteria apply. To check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au.
See our Schedule of Fees for key dates and payment options.
All enquiries regarding tuition fees and payment schedules should be directed to admin@aisr.edu.au.
Qualification Information Brochure
