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Course summary

Certificate IV in Mental Health
TAFE Digital

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Online

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year 6 months

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Additional requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • a computer or regular access to a computer
    • reliable Internet and email access
    • access to an appropriate workplace
    • a valid Working with Children Check for work within NSW (or equivalent)

  • Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:

    • a minimum of 80 hours compulsory supervised work placement, completed progressively throughout the qualification.

  • You will need to:

    • arrange your work placement in an appropriate community mental health service.
    • have a completed National Police Check
    • have a valid Working with Children Check for work within NSW.

  • As TAFE NSW Digital is a distance education provider, and there are no opportunities for simulated workplace situations, it is anticipated that work placement could take approximately 160 hours.

  • Work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of this course. Due to the impacts of COVID 19 and the disruption to service provision in the Early Childhood, Aged Care, Health and Community Services Sectors, there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

  • Empathy, patience and the ability to empower others

  • Good organisational and time management skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in groups

Important information

  • This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

Completion requirements

During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  • A National Police Check

  • Vaccination and health screenings

  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

Next steps

Confirm to continue

You will need to provide evidence for the Entry Requirements listed above.

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