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Certificate IV in Mental Health
National ID: CHC43315 | State ID: AWK8
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.
Half price fees apply!
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more  . |
Half price courses under the Lower Fees, Local skills initiative are half price for everyone, and there's fee caps for eligible students.
A fee cap of $400 applies for:
- All students aged 15-24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
A fee cap of $1,200 applies for non-concession students, from the date the new fee applied.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
How to apply
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, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Important information
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.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.
International Students
International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2020
Kalgoorlie Campus - Self Paced OnsiteOverview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 6 month/s |
| When | Available all year round |
| Where | Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery |
Register now
Ready to register for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 6 month/s |
| When | Available all year round |
| Where | Northam Campus |
| How |
Continuous Enrolment External mode |
Register now
Ready to register for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 6 month/s |
| When | Available all year round |
| Where | Northam Campus |
| How |
Continuous Enrolment Flexible delivery |
Register now
Ready to register for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.
Semester 2, 2019
Northam Campus - Recognition of Prior LearningOverview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 3 month/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where | Northam Campus |
| How |
Continuous Enrolment Recognition of Prior Learning |
Register now
Ready to register for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.
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Page last updated July 03, 2020