Certificate IV in Mental Health

Who is This Course for?

This TAFE certificate course is ideal for those who work or wish to work in the community service industry providing support services to people with mental health issues.

You'll gain specialist communication, client support and intervention skills needed to work in the mental health sector as a case worker, family support worker, mental health worker, welfare worker and more.

Course Requirements

A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children. SEEK Learning will provide you with this form when you enrol.

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to undertake supervised work placement for a total of 160 hours in a mental health-specific service delivery. This will help prepare you for professional mental health work in the community services industry. Your work placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

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What Will I Learn?

You'll gain comprehensive skills and understanding in mental health interventions and services. Among other things, you'll learn how to:

• Assess the needs of clients with mental health issues
• Provide support services to clients with mental health issues
• Respond holistically to client issues
• Respond to individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm

Maximise your employability - combine this course with the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs for a greater range of skills. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

Career-relevant and Accredited Mental Health Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This mental health work certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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Course Structure

There are 15 units to be completed in this mental health course. Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Work effectively in mental health settings Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process Work collaboratively to support recovery process Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Contribute to OHS processes Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues Support the rights and safety of children and young people Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues Establish and maintain effective networks

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Enquire to find out about course prices, finance options and more.