CHC43315
Certificate IV in Mental Health
A career in Mental Health support
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.
Please note that students are strongly encouraged to contact a host organisation and arrange their work placement as early as possible.
In the event that students are not able to secure their own work placement, please contact breakthru College so that we can assist you to secure work placement.
Students will also be required to obtain a number of clearances as listed below. Please note it is the student’s responsibility to check with their work placement host organisation regarding what screening is required, as some organisations have different policies and procedures.
• National Police Certificate
• Working with children check
• Vaccination record check
• Code of Conduct check
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Course overview
AQF Level
Course Duration
12 months depending on the mode of delivery
Delivery Method
Total Number of Units
Work Placement
Career Opportunities
Please select your enrolment type:
NSW Government funded enrolment
QLD Government funded enrolment
Self-funded enrolment
Pathways from the qualification
Students who complete this course may wish to complete a dual qualification with CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.
Entry requirements
breakthru College has the following entry requirements:
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
You must demonstrate that you have the required level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills necessary to complete this course by undertaking a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. Please note that our LLN assessment is conducted via our LLN Robot purchased from the Learning Resources Group.
Physical Requirements
Learners will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and supporting clients with transfers. Learners may also be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Resource Requirements
To effectively participate in their studies, all online learners are required to have their own laptop / tablet installed with Microsoft Office or similar. Learners are also required to have access to a stable internet connection and a computer / laptop / tablet to participate in an online LLN assessment.
breakthru College also has an option to provide physical copies of learning and assessment resources for face to face students.
Delivery and assessment
Classroom delivery 2 days a week, plus 80 hours of work placement.
breakthru College will use the following delivery methods:
- Face to face classroom (theory and practical sessions) – includes classroom-based delivery for knowledge and practical teaching in a simulated environment
- Self-paced study (structured and mandatory) – students are required to undertake self-study to complete a range of structured activities such as reading, research, completing case studies, and quizzes to reinforce their learning.
breakthru College will use the following assessment methods:
- Oral or Written Questions
- Observation / Demonstration / Role-play
- Report
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Case Study
- Research
- Journal / Log
- Third Party Report
Online study options are also available. Please contact us for more information.
Support Arrangements
Students will be provided with the following support services:
- One on one support
- Computer and technology support
- Referral to external support services
- Reasonable adjustments to training and assessments.
Funding eligibility
In New South Wales you may be eligible under this qualification for Smart & Skilled funding.
In Queensland, you may be eligible under this qualification for Skills Assure Supplier.
Course locations
Locations are available upon request. Please speak to our friendly training team for more information.
Cost and pricing
Please contact our friendly training staff on 1800 767 212 for our course fee.
Units of competency
The course consists of 15 units of competency and is delivered for a period of 12 months. A work placement of 80 hours is also required.
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | Core |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | Core |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | Core |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | Core |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | Core |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self-advocacy | Core |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| CHCMHS006 | Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers | Other Elective |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | At Risk Elective |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide | At Risk Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | At Risk Elective |
Code | Title | Core or Elective
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Core
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Core
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
Core
CHCMHS002
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Core
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Core
CHCMHS004
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Core
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Core
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Core
CHCMHS008
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Core
CHCMHS011
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Core
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
Core
CHCMHS006
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
Other Elective
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
At Risk Elective
CHCCCS003
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
At Risk Elective
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
At Risk Elective
Graduate stories
Brisbane
Doing the Individual Support course through breakthru led me to regular employment in the disability sector. Since completing my course I have moved up two levels in pay rate, supported co-workers passing on and sharing the knowledge I obtained. I am no longer on benefits, which was the most important thing I wanted to achieve thanks to the breakthru teams dedication and support this has been possible. I am very grateful to the staff there for there help and support.
Brisbane
The staff and trainers went 'above and beyond' to support and encourage all of us with the necessary knowledge and understanding to successfully complete the course. Personally, I found nothing was too big or small for breakthru to assist and the three weeks of practical training gave me the extra confidence and skills needed to find employment. I have been employed as a Personal Care Worker/Support Worker in the community since completing my course, the team at breakthru are truly worth their weight in GOLD.
Townsville
The course trainers delivered each course perfectly. We were well prepared and equipped with exactly what we needed to carry out our roles as support workers. breakthru even went to the extent of finding workplace placements once we completed the theory work. I was offered employment right where I did my work placement.