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Certificate IV in Mental Health at Macquarie Fields

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

20 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.

10 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$9,200

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • Learners must complete a minimum of 80 hours of work placement, they must provide evidence of completed COVID-19 vaccination.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

  • First Aid Book $15 (not required to purchase if you already have this).

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.

Units Units 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.

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002

  • Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001

  • Establish self-directed recovery relationships CHCMHS002

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Macquarie Fields

TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields is located opposite the Glenquarie town centre, within walking distance of both Glenfield and Macquarie Fields train stations. As Sydney’s south west experiences significant change in its demographics and landscape, TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields continues to look for new and innovative ways to meet the ever changing needs of our students and the local community.

Campus address

32 Victoria Road Macquarie Fields 2564

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Macquarie Fields Station is 2500 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Fitness facilities

  • Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre

  • State-of-the-art computing facilities

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.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed