CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Focus on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues.
Learn about the value and principles of mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Develop skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness
This qualification focuses on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues. You'll learn about the value and principles of the mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.
You will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement* where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You could find work in a variety of community contexts such as: community based non-government organisations; outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services; rehabilitation programs; alcohol and other drug care settings or in a home environment.
This course will be delivered through on campus training.
Class attendance is required for successful completion of the course.
- Empathy
- Professional boundaries
- Recognising and responding appropriately to people with mental health issues
- Networking and collaboration with services
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Working as part of a team
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Friendly, empathetic, resilient and positive attitude
- Commitment to the values of dignity, respect, inclusion, and empowerment
- Commitment to positively engage, interact and work with people who have complex needs
- Able to plan, organise and problem solve
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Work respectfully with diverse people
- National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain) - Please note Any criminal conviction will appear on your National Police Certificate and may affect an organisation's decision whether to accept you for Work Placement (Work Placement is a compulsory element of this course)
Please also consider the following carefully before enrolling; some units within this course may be triggering for people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues, risk of suicide and/or crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $45.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $45.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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