Certificate IV in Mental Health at Mount Druitt

Skills assessment: role play scenarios, presentation, practical, observations 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.

You will undertake a mandatory minimum of 80 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.

Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.

There are no materials needed for this qualification.

To successfully complete this course, you will need:

A Working with Childrens Check and Criminal History Check will also be required to undertake this course. Information on how to obtain these will be provided at the Information Session and at Orientation. Information is also included below.

Legal Checks

All students enrolling in community services courses will need to complete a Working with Children's Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check.

Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

A WWCC is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. You can apply online for your WWCC. There is no fee for you as a student. To apply, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check or search for WWCC NSW.

Police Check

A The Police check is required for placements that you will do as a part of your course. We understand that many students who are considering community services courses may have criminal convictions in their past. We encourage you to apply for your check in any case and if the outcome is of a concern for you, please discuss with teaching and or student support staff. Simply because a person may have a conviction on their record does not mean they are automatically excluded from placements or future work opportunities.

The police checks can be applied for online. Identity documents are required and each website will have information as to which documents are required and how to upload them.

https://www.fit2work.com.au/individualCheck - Approximately $50

https://www.veritascheck.com.au/faq#identification - This company provides a check for $23.00 for a volunteer/ student.

100 hours of Work Placement. The vast majority of this Work Placement will be embedded in your weekly classes, however some events may be held outside of your nomal class times. Your teacher will consult with you on these activities and organise advance notice.