Courses
MHCC offers courses that provide professional development and the enhancement of skills for the community mental health sector. The courses are available either as 1 or 2 day programs and you can opt to complete one or many of the programs listed below.
Many of these courses also contribute to the completion of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) CHC41102. To have a course contribute you need to complete the related assessments tasks provided by the trainer. The Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) CHC41102 has been accepted by member organisations of MHCC as the voluntary minimum training standard for mental health work in NSW.
Our courses can be done in any order, however most workers find it useful to initially complete the 2 foundation courses “Orientation to Mental Health Work” and “Working with people with mental health issues”.
Check out course dates and locations in What's On
| Name of Course | How do we offer it? | Is it part of the Cert IV? | What national units does it cover? |
| Orientation to Mental Health Work | 2 days | Compulsory |
CHCMH1B Orientation to mental health work |
| Working With People With Mental Health Issues | 2 x 2 days - 4 days total | Compulsory |
CHCMH4C Provide Non Clinical services to people with mental health issues |
| Responding to Suicide & Self Harm | 2 days | Compulsory | CHCCS501A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self-harm and suicide |
| Law & Ethics in Mental Health Work | 2 days | Compulsory | CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| Mental Health Medication Matters | 1 day | Elective | CHCCS304A Assist with self-medication |
| Working with Mental Health Consumers and Carers | 2 days | Elective | CHCMH7A Provide with consumers, support and interventions to meet the needs of carers and families |
| Mental Heath and Substance Use | 2 days | Elective | CHCMH8A provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health & AOD issues |
| Brief Interventions in Mental Health Work | 2 days | Compulsory | CHCCS403A Provide brief interventions |
| OH&S in Mental Health Work | 2 day | Compulsory | CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a workplace |
| Cultural Diversity Skills | 1 day | Compulsory | CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| Mental Health First Aid | 2 days | No |
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| Advocacy Skills | 2 days | No | CHCAD3A Undertake systems advocacy CHCAD4A Provide advocacy and representation (issued by PIAC) |
| Dual Diagnosis - Mental Health & Intellectual Disability | 1 day | No |
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| Consumer Participation in Service Reform | 1 day | No |
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| The Positive Approach to Changing Behaviour | 1 day | No |
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| Reflective Practice and Supervision | 1 day | No |
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| Survivors of Child Abuse and Mental Health | 1 day | No |
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How much does it cost?
Individual course fees are shown in the table below. The indicative cost to complete the whole Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) is also shown below
The cost of obtaining the Certificate IV will vary according to the pathway chosen and the mix of face-to-face courses, recognition of prior learning (RPL)/existing skill recognition and other work-based projects and will vary for each individual. Contact us for further information.
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Course |
Course Pathway to Cert IV for those with no experience & little qualifications |
Blended (or Part RPL) Pathway to Cert IV for those with existing qualifications but want or need to attend some workshops |
Full RPL Pathway
to Cert IV for those with existing or no qualifications & much experience |
| MHCC Member | $100 | $2,400 | from $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Non-Member | $150 | $3,600 | from $1,800 | $1,500 |
Note: The above costs are approximate and meant only as a guide. The actual cost will vary for each individual. All prices are subject to change.
Registration
To enrol in a course download a Course Enrolment Form
To enrol in the Certificate IV program download a Qualification Enrolment Form
Completed forms must be faxed back to us on 02-9810 8145 at least 10 days prior to the scheduled course commencement date.
Please note our terms and conditions for refunds and substitutions. Before enrolling in the whole program, you should contact us to discuss whether you might be suitable for Recognition of Prior Learning