Make a significant impact on the lives of those with mental health issues with a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health. As mental health awareness rises, the demand for compassionate and qualified workers increases.
Certificate IV in
Mental Health Support qualification can go a long way. Here’s what is possible:
A career in mental health is not just about helping others but also about making a profound difference in the well-being of many people. By undertaking a Certificate IV in Mental Health, you will learn the skills necessary to support the recovery of people experiencing psychiatric disability and mental illness and show them the care and empathy they need.
Training Delivery
Certificate IV in Mental Health Support course is predominantly classroom based. Training is delivered through our Registered Training Organisation: LearnEd Training RTO ID 52504
Students are provided with the following:
Required course materials such as:
Required course materials such as workbooks
Access to computers and software during class
Your student training plan
A dedicated and qualified trainer
Targeted assessment tools
Entry Requirements
There are no formal requirements for this qualification, however, students must be 17 years or older to enrol and parental consent required if under 18.
Student must be 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification.
Students must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test at induction
Student must have a USI number – we can assist if required.
Students must be citizen/permanent resident or have legal rights to study & work in Australia.
Students also required to have a National police Clearance before commencing Work Placement
Upon Completion
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will receive a:
Nationally recognised Certificate & Transcript OR
Statement of Attainment (if student is found competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency)
To attain the Certificate IV in Mental Health, 15 units must be successfully completed, consisting of eleven (11) core and four (4) elective units.
Course Units
Unit Code
Unit Description
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS002
Establish a self-directed recovery relationship
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery orientated mental health services
CHCMHS004
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008
Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Description
CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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