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$150 non-refundable deposit plus equal weekly payments of $50 Total course fees $2000
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The nationally recognised CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health will give you the knowledge and skills to enhance your community services career. Whether you are thinking of entering the industry or building upon your career, this qualification can assist you to do so.
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. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
Job Outcomes
This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.
Once completed, graduates have access to an array of professional careers including roles such as:
- Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and mental health sector agencies and workers will be:
- responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
- largely self-directed with some autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Fast Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace. Learners always have units to work on so there is no waiting before moving on to the next unit!
What you will learn
This qualification will provide you with advanced skills and knowledge to work effectively in the community services industry.
You will learn to and gain valuable workplace experience to:
- provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability
- implement community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
To complete your CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
- People to assist with role play activities in accordance with the Work Placement Checklist
- An aged care support services organisation to complete Work Placement under the supervision of a person who holds a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years relevant industry experience. If a learner’s RPL application is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, they may still enrol and complete the qualification via our online learning portal.
Learners are required to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check and other relevant requirements as per state or territory regulations and as specified by the individual organisation.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
ACCSC only provides training for the community services sector with bespoke online courses. Our trainers and assessors are specialists in the industry who have tailored training approaches that provide you with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Our trainers have extensive experience working in industry in hands on and management roles enabling them to transfer skills and knowledge. ACCSC’s one-on-one learner support system enables learners to have access to a trainer to support them through their studies as well as entering the workforce.
Dedicated Trainer and after hours support
Our trainers are not only qualified adult educators but are also qualified in their field, holding a minimum of Bachelor level qualifications.
They have extensive experience working in youth work, mental health, counselling and community services work (management and case work) including networking and supervision.
Why not have a friendly chat with a trainer today who can answer any questions you might have? We are open until 8pm Weekdays where you can speak directly to a trainer and we offer weekend email support. Call us on 1300 511 455.
Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, they will also give you insight into the industry making sure that you can hit the ground running when you have completed your qualification.
CHC43315
Certificate IV in Youth Work
This course is self paced and students have up to 18 months to complete their studies (additional 6 month extension available, conditions apply)
Australian College of Community Services and Care
The course is made up of 14 units in total. 11 core units and 3 elective units.
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to develop and provide services for youth including social, behavioural, health and welfare, among many others.
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills to provide services for clients in relation to mental health issues including counselling, referral, advocacy and education or health promotion services.
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling:
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills to work with clients to provide personal and psychological counselling services.
Students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Source a suitable work placement facility
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- Total Upfront Cost: $1399
- Payment Plan: $2000 (weekly payments of $50)
All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed
Current
Online.
You will also be required to undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 80 hours in an organisation focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.)
Course Units
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Work legally and ethically
Participate in work health and safety
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Promote and facilitate self advocacy
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Elective Units
Work with people with mental health issues
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
