CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is for workers who provide self-directed, recovery oriented support to people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. You will learn to implement community based programs and activities that focus on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability, and to work autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals. The work applies across a range of community contexts, including community based non-government organisations, home based outreach, centre based programs, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings and services that support people in employment.
You’ll learn to build self-directed, recovery oriented relationships with the people you support, apply trauma informed practice in your day-to-day work, support people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues, recognise and respond to crisis situations including risk of suicide, promote self-advocacy and work collaboratively with the care network, assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing, assist clients with medication, practise in a culturally safe way with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and provide first aid.
The course is 15 units — 11 core and 4 electives, completed over a minimum of 6 months. At NTA you complete the theory component online through scheduled classes and structured learning modules, and you attend simulation and practical workshops at our Burwood campus in Sydney, where your practical skills are observed in a purpose-built simulation environment. You then complete 120 hours of work placement in a mental health or community services organisation, coordinated by NTA.
Graduates seek roles including Mental Health Support Worker, Community Rehabilitation Worker, Peer Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Residential Support Worker and Community Support Worker. Employment outcomes depend on successful completion, employer requirements and individual suitability.
Nationally recognised training. Regular intakes throughout the year. RTO 41009.
Duration: Minimum 6 months
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Hybrid — theory online, simulation and practical face-to-face at NTA’s Burwood campus
Location: NTA Burwood Campus, Suite 106–108, 3 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 2134
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Course fees
Course fee
$2,300
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$2,300.00 — includes a $150 application fee
Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About Nurse Training Australia
Care Plus Training Pty Ltd trading as Nurse Training Australia (NTA) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 41009) and a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS Code 03575C) provider.
NTA has been providing quality education in nursing and community services related courses since its inception in 2014. NTA is regulated by ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) to deliver VET (Vocational Education and Training) courses to both domestic and international students.
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