Certificate IV in Mental Health

There are no formal entry requirements for this online qualification, however you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
• Be capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test at or above level 3 in reading, writing and numeracy.
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable) or be able to apply for a police check if required prior to the commencement of work placement if required.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the online application and during the enrolment interview.

While completing the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you will study the following units:

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being
• CHCMHS005 – Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCMHS003 – Provide recovery oriented mental health services
• CHCMHS002 – Establish self-directed recovery relationships
• CHCMHS004 – Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
• CHCMHS008 – Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
• CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice