CHC40508 Certificate IV in Mental Health - Skills Recognition Program
Skills Recognition Program
This Skills Recognition Program aims to provide mental health workers with the opportunity to achieve eight units from the Certificate IV in Mental Health through an innovative and interactive workshop format.
Competencies
| CHCMH401A | Work effectively in mental health settings; |
| CHCMH402A | Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes |
| CHCMH403A | Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process |
| CHCMH404A | Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process |
| CHCMH405A | Work collaboratively to support recovery process |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS processes |
| CHCCS400A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
Course dates and duration
This workshop is conducted over two days and is highly interactive.
- Sydney: 20 - 21 August
- Sydney: 14 - 15 November
Who is this for?
The Skills Recognition Program is designed for experienced mental health workers who would like their skills and knowledge recognised against eight national units of competency from the Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC40508. This is not a training workshop. It will guide you through both days as well as providing the range of tools and documents you will be required to complete and submit for assessment purposes.
Selection Criteria
You must have a minimum of 2 years experience in mental health to be eligible to undertake this program.
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.
Assessing suitability for the Skills Recognition Program
To assist you and your organisation in assessing your suitability to undertake the recognition process download the following documents:
If you have assessed you are a suitable candidate for recognition after reviewing the documents and completing the Candidate Self Assessment Tool and Supervisor Report, please download and submit an enrolment form.
For people currently enrolled in the Certificate IV in Mental Health
If you are already enrolled in the Certificate IV in Mental Health but would like to fast track completion and have a minimum of 2 years experience you may still be able to participate in the Skills Recognition Program. Download the specified documents in the section above and follow the process. If you have any questions after reviewing these documents please contact the LDU on 9555-8388.
Pathways to completing the full qualification
Once you have completed the Recognition Process and gained your Statement of Attainment for the 8 units of competency. You only need to complete 7 more units (3 compulsory units and 4 elective units) to be awarded the full qualification.
MHCC is offering candidates the opportunity to complete the full qualification. The remaining units can be obtained through face to face training on a fee for service basis or other skills recognition processes.