To achieve CHC43315 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 electives offered may vary between campuses.
11 core units plus
4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the listed electives including at least 1 unit from the At Risk group below
- up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 845.
| 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 |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (complete all 4 elective units listed) |
| AT RISK ELECTIVE |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | 45 |
| OTHER ELECTIVES |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | 100 |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | 80 |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 25 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 250 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 845 |
