Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC40512
J015
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services focusing on:
Rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability
Implementing community based activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability, and
Mental health promotion work.
Work may focus on engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as residential rehabilitation, work in clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organisations. This work may also involve supported employment and programmed respite care.
This qualification:
Defines the knowledge and skills required by support workers and case workers who work autonomously under broad guidance
Refers to specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings.
Occupational titles may include:
Community rehabilitation and support worker
Mental health rehabilitation support worker
Community support worker
Mental health support worker
Mental health outreach worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units are required for award of this qualification including:- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives of which one (1) unit must be selected for this qualification
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to three (3) units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC866 | CHCCS521B | Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WC865 | CHCCS514B | Recognise and respond to individuals at risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Relevant Elective Units
Up to four (4) units to be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D282 | CHC40508 | Certificate IV in Mental Health | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK8 | CHC43315 | Certificate IV in Mental Health | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships