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Certificate IV in Mental Health at Ourimbah

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

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 and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

12 hours per week

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 Tuesday and Wednesday 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:

    • 80 hours work placement is required
    • students will be responsible for obtaining a working with children check, National Police check and if required NDIS screening and immunisations

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:

    • For work placement the student will require a WWCC (working with Children) and a Police check at their own expense

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course:

    • This qualification requires Level 3 writing skills

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • the completion of working with children check, Police check and Level 3 writing skills to complete placement
    • 80 hours work placement to be completed. Students must therefore be either: Employed in a relevant position in a relevant field of industry, undertake a work placement - teachers can determine who, how, when and where within either their own networks or support the student to gain a placement themselves at the local level.

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 Studying on Campus

Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.

Ourimbah

TAFE NSW Ourimbah is a joint TAFE NSW and University of Newcastle facility, located on the Central Coast close to transport and stunning beaches. For tens of thousands of years, the local Indigenous people recognised the site as a place of learning, knowledge exchange, healing and celebration. Today, TAFE NSW Ourimbah continues those traditions by offering students a relaxed environment for study, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

Campus address

Brush Road Ourimbah 2258

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Ourimbah Station is 1000 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.

  • 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.

  • 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