- Course Code
- CHC43315
- Course Type
- Accredited Course; Free TAFE
- Study mode
- On Campus
- Duration
- 11 months
- Starting Date
- February 2020
- Location
- Warragul
- Traralgon
- Bairnsdale
Course Overview
Support the self-directed recovery and growth of people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Helping people within this sector is a rewarding and focused career that will see you implementing community-based programs and activities that focus on mental health, mental illness and disabilities.
A Certificate IV in Mental Health will take you out into your community, working in non-government organisations, home based outreach, centre-based programs, respite care, residential services, clinics, rehabilitation programs and employment sectors. Where you choose to focus your skills is entirely up to you as you work autonomously under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals. Start improving the mental health of your community today with this dynamic qualification.
This course is delivered with a combination of online and on campus workshops.
Times
In class Traralgon: Thursday's 9am-3pm.
Bairnsdale and Warragul students will study the majority of this course online with compulsory fortnightly workshops at:
- Bairnsdale Campus: Monday 9am-3pm
- Warragul Campus: Monday 9am-3pm
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Mental Health.Career Opportunities
Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Outreach Officer, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- 18 or over
- Interview
- LLN test
- Clear Police and WWCC
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Participants will need access to a computer and an Internet connection.
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
Police check and Working With Children Check required for placement
Placement
80 hoursPlacement is arranged by: Institute
Pathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Students will need access to a computer and an internet connection
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
Unit Code | Unit Description |
CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
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 |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Assessment
Written assignments, participation in forums, quizzes, case studies