Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)
Entry Requirements
- You must have completed year 1 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
- All applicants must also complete a literacy and numeracy assessment at AHEA.
- Applicants are required to have access to computer and internet
Course Duration
- 22 weeks (approximately), including 6 weeks of Supervised Field Placement
- Additional placement time may be required if assessed as Not Yet Competent.
- AHEA usually does not hold classes during periods designated as school term breaks by the West Australian Department of Education or on gazetted public holidays.
Delivery Mode
- Full Time:
- This course requires participants to complete up to 5 hours of individual prereading and preparation before each class.
- AHEA’s classes are small in size, usually a maximum of twelve students. This allows for a more intense form of instruction and personalised delivery.
- Flexible/External (only available for students working or volunteering in the relevant industry)
- RPL/RCC available: Contact the Academy if you need more details
Course Costs
- Go to our Fees and Charges page or contact the Academy for current course costs.
- Please note that the course costs do not include The Working with Children Check, the National Police Clearance and/or any medical clearance which the placment facilities may require.
Employment Opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health will equip you to enter employment in a variety of occupational roles such as:
- Mental Health worker
- Welfare worker
- Recovery worker
Please Note
*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the job training (Supervised Field Placement).
*** Students must ensure they can obtain a Working With Children’s Check and/or National Police Clearance when required. This is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student. Students may also be required to provide a medical clearance at their own expense.
*** For students who are undertaking Supervised Field Placement and they are pregnant, we require a letter from their General Practitioner stating it is safe for them to continue with the Supervised Field Placement.
*** All resources are provided on loan for the use by students during the course.
Units of Competency covered
Core Units
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 drug issues |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
