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Certificate IV in Mental Health

CHC43315
Care & communityCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
128Training providers
Apr 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC43315, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Community Rehabilitation WorkerMental Health Outreach WorkerOutreach OfficerAssistant Community Services WorkerCommunity Rehabilitation and Support Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC43315 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 11 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINM201Process and maintain workplace information
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS027Visit client residence
CHCCDE002Develop and implement community programs
CHCCDE004Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007Develop and provide community projects
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU002Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCEDU005Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU007Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
CHCEDU008Share health information
CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCFAM010Provide intervention support to families
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS006Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPOL001Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT002Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH002Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCYTH011Work effectively with young people and their families
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC43315 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

128 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

FEATURED PROVIDER
UpskilledRegistered since 2010
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Academy Of Workplace Learning Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
Adelaide Chinese SchoolBased in SA · Registered since 2009→
AMA CollegeBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Ambassador College of Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Angel Institute of EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2008→
ASHLEY INSTITUTE OF TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 1999→
Aspire to Succeed Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Australian Academy of Allied HealthBased in WA · Registered since 2007→
AUSTRALIAN CHARIS COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
AUSTRALIAN CHILD CARE ACADEMYBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Australian City International CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2010→
Australian College of Community Services and CareBased in QLD · Registered since 2018→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF DISABILITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICESBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
Australian College of Finance & ManagementBased in WA · Registered since 2012→
Australian College of Healthedge And EducationBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIESBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→
Australian College of Professional StudiesBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Australian College of Studies Co.Based in NSW · Registered since 2010→
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
Australian Health and Science Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
Australian Institute for AIBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
Australian Institute of Clinical HypnotherapyBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
Australian Institute of Flexible LearningBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.