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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

2020

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION

Occupation Type

Aged or Disabled Carer

General Description

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.

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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health 2020

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CHC Community Services Training Package.

Locations 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.

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

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.

Duration
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.

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:



Community Services and Allied Health Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses Phone: 08 8946 7517 (Northern Region) or 08 8959 5239 (Southern Region) Fax: 08 8946 7118 Email: vet.csh@cdu.edu.au