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Certificate IV in Mental Health (Adelaide)
CHC43315
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About the Course
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health offered by InterCare Training is a nationally recognised qualification tailored for individuals aspiring to support those facing mental health challenges in various community and care settings. This course equips students with essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge to provide recovery-oriented, person-centred mental health support. Participants will learn to promote independence, self-advocacy, and overall wellbeing while respecting diversity and adhering to legal and ethical standards. The curriculum covers vital areas such as trauma-informed practice and the complexities of co-existing mental health and substance use issues, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to empower individuals on their recovery journeys.
Designed for both existing support workers and newcomers to the field, this qualification includes a structured work placement component, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in real-world environments. Graduates will emerge with the confidence and skills necessary to work effectively within established organisational frameworks, contributing to improved mental health outcomes and fostering stronger community connections. The course also opens pathways to further studies in higher-level community services or health qualifications, making it an excellent stepping stone for those looking to advance their careers in mental health support.
Enquire to learn more about how the Certificate IV in Mental Health can enhance your professional journey and equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
There are no pre-requisite qualifications for entry into this qualification. InterCare Training have processes in place to promote suitable and appropriate course enrolments including but not limited to: an invitation to a detailed information session, a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, and a Pre-Training Review to ensure the best suited course aligned to your needs and wants, is identified before enrolment is finalised.
A national Police clearance is required before the placement component can be undertaken.
Evidence of some vaccinations is also a requirement including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination, COVID vaccination prior to the placement component.
In this CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health course, the subjects students may study include:
- 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 drugs issues
- CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCMHS008 – Promote and facilitate self advocacy
- CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCCCS019 – Recognise and respond to crisis situations (Risk Elective)
- CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
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