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How much does it cost?

The cost for 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. Individual course fees are based on a per person per day rate shown below. The indicative cost to complete the whole Certificate IV Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) is also shown below. Contact us for further information.


Course
Fee per person
per day    

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 as a guide only. The actual cost will vary for each individual.

Enrolment

Course Enrolment
If you wish to enrol for a course you can download the Course Enrolment Form, complete it and return it to MHCC.

Qualification or Assessment Enrolment
If you are enrolling for the whole qualification or for an assessment only pathway then download the Qualification Enrolment Form, complete it and return it to MHCC

Participant Handbook

For those considering attending any of our courses, our Participant Handbook contains important information about our commitments as a Registered Training Organisation and your rights and responsibilities. This document should be obtained and read before you complete the enrolment process. Download a copy of the Participant Handbook. 

Access, Equity and Assistance

Our aim is to offer access to training opportunities on an equal, fair and inclusive basis. Where our training programs have a limited number of available places, these will be filled in order of completed bookings.

We recognise that everyone is different and not everybody learns in the same way. We will assist all participants in their efforts to complete our training programs and achieve the required competency standards, and make every endeavour within our capacity to assist with any language, literacy, numeracy or other access requirements. If you are aware of any matter that might restrict your completion of the training or assessment, you should advise us before the start of the course so we can make sure that we give you the right assistance.

Assessments

To achieve nationally recognised qualifications, course participants will be required to do follow up reading and apply knowledge and skills in the workplace by completing assessment tasks. These assessment tasks will be relevant, practical and job oriented. Where appropriate and possible we aim to provide flexible assessment processes to support you in completing assessment tasks. Examples of assessment tasks are listed under each course in this training calendar however it is important to note that assessment tasks may change. Contact us if you wish to discuss any particular assessment requirements or advise us if there are any special conditions that may hinder your completion of any assessment task.

Complaints and Appeals

It is important that you are aware that we have a process in place to resolve any general complaints that you may have, as well as a specific appeal and reassessment process for assessment results. The details of both processes are contained in our Participant Handbook, which you should read before you commence any of our courses

Entry Requirements 

Entry requirements for those participating in the MHCC training and assessment program must be able to read and write English to a standard that allows them to achieve the following:

• Read, understand and follow “Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) instructions
• Read instructions and procedures relating to the care of people with a mental illness
• Write care notes/ client records of assistance provided to people with a mental illness
• Perform calculations such as additions, subtraction etc to support mental health clients with budgeting skills

MHCC can provide some assistance however appropriate referrals will be made for those requiring additional assistance.


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