Certificate IV in Mental Health

There are no formal educational perquisites for this course.

Age requirements:

Students are required to be at least 18 years of age.

English proficiency:

• Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level; or
• Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
• 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

• You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

Physical requirements:

Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities.

Mental health skills:

During work placement you will be responsible for providing support and services to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues. This may include confidential individual, family, supporting families dealing with mental health issues, working with clients who have complex needs and working with children and young people experiencing abuse. It is important that you are able to work cooperatively in a team, act with cultural sensitivity, be accepting of diversity and be non-judgemental.

In this mental health course, the subjects you may study include:

• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
• CHCMHS005 – Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCHIV001 -Work with diverse people
• CHCHIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCCCS003 – Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• CHCMS004 – Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in work health and safety
• CHCMHS008 – Promote and facilitate self advocacy

120 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.