Certificate IV in Mental Health

• Support people experiencing mental health issues

• Work collaboratively with other services

• Explore trauma informed practices

• Empower people through the recovery model

• Communicate effectively with clients and other services

• A nationally accredited qualification at certificate IV level

• A minimum of 80 hours of work placement in industry

• The skills to contribute to the wellbeing and recovery of a diverse range of people

• A sound understanding of the legal and ethical requirements in industry

• Strong pathways to continued studies to enhance your career

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• A National Police Check

• Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

• 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.

• You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.

• You can read everyday texts and find important information.

• You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

• You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

• You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.

• You can turn on a digital device and follow simple steps.