Vocational Education & Training
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
2020
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CHC43315
Casuarina, Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Community Services include:
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
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Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
There are no minimum admission requirements however applicants who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level e.g. completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CHC Community Services Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina, Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek,
Study Mode:Online and workplace
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
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Community Services and Allied Health |
Course structure
To achieve a Certificate IV in Mental Health a total of Fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising eleven (11) core and four (4) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 905- 995.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | 60 |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services | 60 |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 75 |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | 90 |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | 40 |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy | 50 |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | 80 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety | 20 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 595 | |
| AT RISK ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (compulsory) choose one of these | ||
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide | 110 |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 45 |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Select remaining) | ||
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | 80 |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues | 135 |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | 75 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 310 - 400 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 905 - 995 | |
Course fees
Domestic Students
Based on course nominal hours of between 905 - 995 hours, approximate 2020 course fees will be:
VET Tuition Fees: $3,077.00 - $3,383.00
Domestic Full Fees: $15,385.00 - $16,915.00
Fee for Service: as per fee for service agreement
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2020: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
This course is subsidised by the NT Government.
2020: VET Tuition Fees for 2020 will be charged at $3.40 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2020 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents is available in the VET Student Guide.