Certificate IV in Mental Health | Central Regional Tafe

National ID: CHC43315 State ID: AWK8

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Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Self Paced External

Northam - Traineeship

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Kalgoorlie - Traineeship

Make a career of caring when it matters most.

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.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate II or Certificate III

To achieve this qualification, learners must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Learners are required to provide evidence of adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully undertake the program's academic and workplace experience requirements, prior to commencing the program. Learners will be interviewed during enrolment and a Client Needs Summary will be completed to identify any limitations to these requirements. Action will be taken to address these limitations.

A current National Police Clearance and Working with Children’s Check are required prior to work placement in most community and mental health settings.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate IV in Mental Health.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Recovery partner
Support Worker
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Welfare Worker

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2022

Details

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Self Paced External

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate IV in Mental Health students must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency as listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services	$113.40	$33.60	$17.50
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	$129.60	$38.40	$17.50
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing	$113.40	$33.60	$17.50
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50

Elective

Unit Selection

Four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	$89.10	$26.40	$17.50
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	$24.30	$7.20	$17.50
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	$72.90	$21.60	$17.50
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Traineeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Traineeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Find out about our flexible fee payment options here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate IV in Mental Health students must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency as listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	$129.60	$38.40	$0.00
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection

Four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	$24.30	$7.20	$0.00
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence	$72.90	$21.60	$0.00
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	$29.16	$8.64	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Self Paced Onsite

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate IV in Mental Health students must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency as listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	$129.60	$38.40	$17.50
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection

All four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship	$97.20	$28.80	$0.00
CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management	$121.50	$36.00	$0.00
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Unit Selection - Alternative

The following units can be selected for students who commenced study in 2021 (but must discuss with the Lecturer first)

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide	$129.60	$38.40	$17.50
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues	$81.00	$24.00	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Traineeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Traineeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Find out about our flexible fee payment options here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate IV in Mental Health students must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency as listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues	$129.60	$38.40	$0.00
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection

All four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship	$97.20	$28.80	$0.00
CHCCSM005	Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management	$121.50	$36.00	$0.00
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Available all year round, 2022

Make a career of caring when it matters most.

Certification

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Self Paced External

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Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Northam - Traineeship

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Concession*

Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite

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Concession*

Kalgoorlie - Traineeship

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