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Certificate IV in Mental Health (VIC Only) CHC43315

Study Method
Blended, Virtual
Provider
TMG College Australia
Start Date
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Course Overview

In this Program you will develop the skills and knowledge to assist people who are affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.

Working in the mental health sector can be a rewarding profession, where no two days are the same, our course focuses on strategies to ensure upon graduation you are able to effectively promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

With our flexible learning approach, we mix both practical and theoretical elements, with a blend of face-to-face and online components.

As part of this program, Students will be required to undertake a minimum 80 Hours Practical Placement in Community Contexts such as Community Based Non-Government Organisations; Home Based Outreach; Centre-Based Programs; Respite Care; Residential Services, Rehabilitation Programs; Clinical Settings.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Community rehabilitation worker
  • Community rehabilitation and support worker
  • Outreach officer
  • Mental health outreach worker
  • Assistant community services worker
  • Family support worker
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Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Box Hill
      • Melbourne CBD
      • Werribee

Duration and Study Load

Traineeship:  Estimated duration 104 Weeks

Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks

Intensive Course Delivery Options available too.

Delivery

Face to Face Training
In-person Classroom-Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement.

Structured Work Placement
As part of this program, Students will be required to undertake a minimum 80 Hours Practical Placement in Community Contexts such as Community Based Non-Government Organisations; Home Based Outreach; Centre-Based Programs; Respite Care; Residential Services, Rehabilitation Programs; Clinical Settings.

Offsite Training
TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).

Mixed Mode Training
A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as “Mixed Delivery” or “Blended Learning”. This includes Online, Face to Face and Workplace Based.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Program however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment.

These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into course entry and identification of any support needs.

The ability to obtain a Police Check – Police Check required for Industry Work Placement

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Course Features

Over the course of this qualification we offer:

  • Convenient and flexible learning
  • Support and guidance
  • Online collaboration

Work Placement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work placement in a regulated environment.

Students must have the current National Police Check and Working With Children Check prior to the commencement of their work placement.

Recognition of Prior Learning

We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.

Assessment

Assessment Methods may include:

  • Written Questions
  • Project Work
  • Case Study’s
  • Role plays
  • Workplace Based Tasks/Observations

Credit Transfer

We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

Subjects

The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health requires 15 units of competency.

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 drugs 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 work health and safety

Elective Units:

CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCCS003 – Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

All other electives available on request.

Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

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Payment Options

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourages individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

Skills First Eligibility

  1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
  2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year.
  3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government-subsidised courses this year; and
  4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government-subsidised courses.

Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part-time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

This is a JobTrainer Funded Course. A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:

  • 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or
  • a job seeker of any age; and
  • have not commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before
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About TMG College Australia

We understand how important it is to not only choose the right qualification for you, but also the right Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enhance your learning experience.

For over 15 years, we have established ourselves as one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations by building trusted relationships with Students and offering career-boosting courses, dedicated Trainers, a strong Student support network and a great culture.

Our 60+ qualifications reflect current work practices, industry workplace expectations and offer flexible delivery modes to ensure you are job-ready after graduating. We have everything you need to enhance your study and career opportunities for the future.

 TMG College Australia is a business name of The Malka Group P/L which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21694).