Duration : 10 Months
Delivery Mode: Face to Face, Blended, Workplace / Traineeship
Start Date: Enrol Anytime
Recognition: Nationally Recognised Training
Quality Assurance: As a registered training organisation (RTO) Hammond Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
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.
- Mental Health Worker
- Rehabilitation support worker
- Outreach worker
- Family support worker
- Mental health coordinator
- Mental health outreach worker
The following employment pathways are available to learners who complete Certificate IV in Mental Health:
- Mental Health Worker
- Rehabilitation support worker
- Outreach worker
- Family support worker
- Mental health coordinator
- Mental health outreach worker
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate IV level course without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course.
| Government Funded Fee* | Government Funded Concession Fee** | Administration Fees | Fee for Service |
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
For a full list of other optional fees that may be applicable, please refer to our Course Fees page.
*To be eligible for Victorian government subsidised training fees, the candidate must meet the Skills First eligibility criteria.
**Under the Indigenous Completions Initiative, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students pay only the concession tuition fee for government subsidised training at all qualification levels (including at Diploma and above).
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Dandenong
- Werribee
- Craigieburn
- Melton
- Box Hill
Notes: Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for Hammond Institute)
The further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:
Diploma’s from Community Services Training Package.
Assessment method may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
To achieve Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.
If a student is unable to find appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health requires 15 units of Competency.
11 core units and 4 elective units.
Core Units:
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCMHS002 |
Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
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CHCMHS003 |
Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
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CHCMHS004 |
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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CHCMHS008 |
Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Industry Suggested Electives:
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| VU22853 | Apply human rights-based approach to the identification prevention and reporting of disability abuse |
| VU22733 | Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.
Job Facts
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$1,265
Weekly Pay -
175,800 workers
Employment Size -
Very Strong
Future Growth -
Higher Employment
Employment Level -
33% Full-Time
Full-Time Share -
80% female
Gender Share
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