Certificate IV in Mental Health: Advanced Training for Mental Health Professionals

CHC43315

The Certificate IV in Mental Health is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those working in mental health support, outreach, and community care. This qualification is ideal for Mental Health Support Workers, Disability and Community Carers operating in residential and community settings. It provides comprehensive training in mental health, psychiatric disability, and recovery.

Throughout the course, students will develop essential skills for providing emotional, psychological, and social support. The training prepares students for various roles across community settings, including accommodation services, day programs, in-home community care, respite care, and rehabilitation.

Employment Opportunities and Job Roles with this qualification include:

  • Mental Health Support
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Lifestyle Officer
  • Team Leader

Why Choose Wentworth College:

  • Wentworth College primarily operates B2B, liaising with aged care, disability support and community services organisations.
  • Train and learn with classmates who are working in the same or similar job role, in Residential Aged Care, Group Homes and In-Home Care.
  • Timetabled classes represent an excellent opportunity to network, share knowledge and experience with other students working in mental health and community services.
  • Our Trainers are mental health industry professionals with extensive teaching experience.
  • One on one support available.
  • Support staff are readily available to respond to student queries.
  • Fast tracking options available

Flexible Course Delivery:

  • Mixed mode training and assessment for work-based students allows greater flexibility to balance studies, work routine and home life.
  • Convenient scheduling minimises impact on work rosters and travel time.
  • Part time delivery format includes timetabled fortnightly class attendance, self-directed learning, workplace hours and completion of assessment tasks.
  • Class attendance and participation is mandatory.
  • Credit transfer from other relevant qualifications will reduce attendance requirements,
  • study load and the course duration.
  • Course duration max 18 months.

Training and Assessment:

  • Interactive and high engagement live Zoom classes.
  • Train and learn with classmates who are work in mental health and community services.
  • IFace to Face sessions at the workplace.
  • ISelf-directed learning (at home).
  • IWritten Assessment Tasks – Question and Answer and Small Projects.
  • IPractical/Simulated Assessment Tasks.
  • IWorkplace visits, to conduct assessments, observations and provide face to face support.

About Placement Hours:

  • A minimum of 80 hours to fulfil the requirements of the qualification.
  • Students may utilise some or all work hours as an alternative to undertaking 80 hours work placement (suitability conditions apply)
  • Wentworth College assists students to find a host for placement if required via our established network of industry partners.
  • We visit at work, to conduct assessments, workplace observations and finalise evidence requirements.

Student Portal:

Wentworth College provides access to our online student portal, Cloud Assess. This paperless tool allows students to:

  • Access all training and assessment materials.
  • Submit assessments online.
  • Benefit from streamlined efficiency, a resources library, live marking, results, feedback, and more.

Contact Us:

For more information about the Certificate IV in Mental Health or to discuss how Wentworth College can support your educational and career goals, please contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve your professional aspirations.

Core Units (11):

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCMHS002

Establish self-directed recovery relationships

CHCMHS003

Provide recovery oriented mental health services

CHCMHS004

Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

CHCMHS005

Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCMHS008

Promote and facilitate self-advocacy

CHCMHS011

Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

Elective Units (4):

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations


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Course Entry Requirements:

To ensure this is the right course for you, prior to the commencement of training, a Pre-Training Review will be conducted.

This starts with a conversation with our Training Manager who will provide comprehensive course information and answer your questions.

Learners must be assessed as meeting the following criteria:

LLN Robot levels – entry at ACSF Level 3 (core skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, digital literacy).
Ideally be an Existing Worker in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care, and/or Community Care, Health Care etc.
No criminal conviction that will appear on the National Police Check.
Be of at least 16 years of age and completed Year 12 or equivalent.
An Immunisation certificate or Vaccination card may be requested.
Have basic computing skills and access to a standard computer or laptop.
Driver Licence or Photo ID.
Green Medicare card or evidence of residency.
Unique Student Identifier

Course Fees:

Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by NSW and Commonwealth government.
For more information about your eligibility for funding and the enrolment fee please contact us on 1300 138 792 or email info@wentworth-college.com
Alternately please express your interest by completing an online Candidate Eligibility Form, below:

Eligibility Questionnaire

Study at Wentworth College

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