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CHC40512 Certificate IV in Mental Health

  

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Underpinned by the philosophy of Recovery Oriented Practice, this course aims to build understanding and practical skills in working with people with mental health problems. Get up-to-date with the latest approaches and increase your confidence as a mental health worker.

The qualification consists of 15 units (11 compulsory units and 4 elective units) which are divided into course areas. Overview of units of competency.

For more information about the individual workshops click MHCC Courses on the left.

Course Dates and Duration

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Duration
Foundations of Mental Health Part 1 2 Days
Foundations of Mental Health Part 2 2 Days
Assess, Respond to Suicide 2 Days
Foundations of AOD 2 Days
Law and Ethics in Mental Health Work 1 Day
Working with Aboriginal People 1 Day
Cultural Diversity 1 Day
Risk: New Perspectives and Practices (elective) 1 Day
Consumers and Carers (elective) 1 Day
Medication Matters (elective) 1 Day
Mental Health and AOD (elective) 2 Days

Choose Your Training Pathway

There a number of different pathways available for individuals to complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

If you have completed the Certificate IV Mental Health Work (non-clinical) CHC41102 and wish to upgrade to the Certificate IV in Mental health CHC40508, please click the ‘Register Your Interest’ button at the top of the page and in the comments section say you are interested in an upgrade

NEW - Skills Recognition Program!

Skills Recognition Pathway

Who is this for?

  • Support Workers
  • Team Leaders
  • Coordinators
  • Managers
  • Frontline Managers
  • Other staff who work with people with mental health issues as part of their day to day work

Selection Criteria

You must be currently working with people with mental illnesses as part of your day to day work. Participants must also be able to read and write English to a standard that allows them to read, understand and follow OHS instructions, read workplace procedures, and write case notes. MHCC can provide some assistance through reasonable adjustment processes, and provide appropriate referrals for support.

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