CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN WHILE STUDYING CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

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

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.)

JOB OUTCOMES FOR CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

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.

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 ASSESSMENT TURNAROUND

ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.

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 mental health 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 of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.

For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.

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.yourcareer.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.