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- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- Any Location via Virtual Classroom (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
National code: CHC43315
Certificate IV in Mental Health at Any location via Virtual Classroom
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom off campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
12 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
3rd Feb 2025
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
5th Dec 2025
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
16 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
25 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Skills assessment: role play scenarios, presentation, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)
Knowledge assessment: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions
Case study: case study scenario, reflection
Portfolio: samples of work in a workplace environment
Project: report, research based project, journal, activities
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
You will undertake a mandatory 80 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam and headset
Additional entry 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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 11 core and 4 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCMHS005
Promote and facilitate self advocacyCHCMHS008
Work collaboratively with the care network and other servicesCHCMHS004
Establish self-directed recovery relationshipsCHCMHS002
Course deliveryVirtual classroom, off campus
Connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom to participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. You will be able to join the class from anywhere with a good internet connection, such as your home or a TAFE campus. If you would like to join from TAFE, please contact your local campus to book a space. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri9 AM - 5 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601