CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

To be awarded CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, a student must complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency.

Pathways delivers the electives listed in the ‘Elective Units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, student pathways and/or student and trainer/assessor feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

Core units

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• 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 drug issues
• CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma-informed care
• CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
• CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

• HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

Learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for all successfully completed units.

Work placement

A student must complete at least 80 hours of work placement to achieve this qualification.

Pathways will support learners in securing appropriate placement opportunities relevant to their qualifications. Placement is unpaid. genU Training is well connected with the industry and will arrange a work placement that meets the learning outcomes of your qualification. If the placement we source is not suitable, you can find your own, and we will assess whether the learning outcomes will be met. We are here to support you throughout this process.

If you are employed and wish to complete your placement hours with your current employer, your workplace must be assessed to ensure the learning outcomes will be met.

When you study with Pathways, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to ensure you have the proper knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You must provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for non-trainees. You can enquire about the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health now.

Virtual – Existing Worker, Community Services Industry: You must be working in the community services sector supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.

Face-to-face delivery – Work Readiness: You must be working less than 20 hours per week (any industry), or unemployed.

Study requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate:

• Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Communication, documentation and research skills
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer with basic digital literacy skills

Technology and workstation set-up

Students undertaking on-campus, blended and/or virtual training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software. We understand the importance of a conducive study environment, so that you will need a quiet study space with a stable internet connection.

You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Smartphone
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software.

Please note: You must turn your camera and microphone on during video conferencing.

Course fee: $0

Fully funded by the Fee Free WA government initiative.
Funding eligibility conditions apply – check your eligibility here (“What visa categories are eligible”)

If you do not meet eligibility for Fee Free, find our Fee for Service pricing here.

Completing a Certificate IV in Mental Health equips you with essential skills to make a meaningful impact in mental health support. You will be trained in effective communication, risk assessment, and crisis intervention, allowing you to provide compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Additionally, you will learn how to create tailored recovery plans, build strong relationships, and collaborate with other health professionals.

These skills not only enhance your career prospects but also position you as a valuable asset in the growing mental health sector as you help people navigate their journey toward well-being with confidence and care.

Graduates of Certificate IV in Mental Health can explore a wide range of job roles and career paths within the mental health sector. Some of the potential job roles include:

• Mental health support worker
• Rehabilitation support worker
• Outreach worker
• Family support worker
• Caseworker
• Mental health coordinator
• Mental health outreach worker