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.