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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

National ID CHC43315 State ID AWK8
Begin a career in mental health support

This course will provide job-ready skills to work as a mental health support worker or case worker.

There is a growing need for qualified workers in this sector, and the experienced SM TAFE lecturer team prepares students for industry with a fundamental skillset for working in mental health.

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Mental health worker talks to two people.

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option. 

CampusesArmadale.

When Continuous enrolment. Semester 2, 2023. Semester 1, 2024.

Study Mode On Campus. Online.

Do you have a strong interest in mental health and want to help others take steps to more fulfilling and positive lives?

Commence your career in community services with this nationally recognised qualification that will get you started in the sector. This course will train you in supporting those experiencing a range of mental health issues and begin your journey to working as a Mental Health Support Worker, Community Support Worker, or Case Worker.

Learn how to promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing, respond to critical situations and work collaboratively with carers. You'll grow knowledge of how to implement early intervention, work with those at risk of homelessness and suicide and support the recovery process for clients, helping them to reach personal goals.

Your skills will be in-demand and job opportunities will be diverse; you could work for mental health organisations, community centres, respite care, rehabilitation services, clinical settings or specialist employment services, just to name a few.

Note: This course has a minimum age requirement of 25 years old to be eligible to enter the course, as we are unlikely to secure work placements for anyone under 25 years old.

Want to find out more about this industry?

Our Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.

  • promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • respond to critical situations
  • work with carers
  • early intervention strategies
  • work with people at risk of homelessness and suicide
  • support the recovery process
  • work with cultural diversity
  • ethical behaviour 
  • legal responsibilities

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • excellent observational skills - to be able to identify changes in behaviour, abilities and environment
  • good communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people
  • good listening skills with an empathetic, positive and resilient attitude
  • be able to interact and engage with people who have complex needs
  • basic problem solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks
  • Tolerance, patience and the willingness to work with diverse people

This course requires COVID-19 vaccination, police clearance and working with children check prior to work placement. See the important information tab for instructions. 

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

All year round

Details

When All year round
Where eCampus
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $24.00
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $25.75
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services $0.00 $18.25
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues $0.00 $20.75
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $10.50
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy $0.00 $13.00
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing $0.00 $18.25
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $67.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$0.00 $14.25
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
$0.00 $20.75
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
$0.00 $7.25
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $32.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Armadale
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $24.00
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues $0.00 $20.75
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $10.50
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy $0.00 $13.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
$0.00 $20.75
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
$0.00 $25.50
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
$0.00 $20.75
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $92.75
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $238.00 $238.00

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $25.75
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services $0.00 $18.25
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing $0.00 $18.25
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $67.75
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $158.50 $158.50

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Armadale
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $10.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $24.00
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues $0.00 $20.75
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $10.50
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy $0.00 $13.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
$0.00 $20.75
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
$0.00 $25.50
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
$0.00 $20.75
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $92.75
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $238.00 $238.00

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $25.75
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services $0.00 $14.25
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services $0.00 $18.25
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing $0.00 $18.25
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $67.75
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $158.50 $158.50

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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