CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Begin a career in mental health support
This course will provide job-ready skills to work as a mental health support worker or case worker.
There is a growing need for qualified workers in this sector, and the experienced SM TAFE lecturer team prepares students for industry with a fundamental skillset for working in mental health.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option.
Overview
Where Armadale
When Continuous enrolment | Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Do you have a strong interest in mental health and want to help others take steps to more fulfilling and positive lives?
Commence your career in community services with this nationally recognised qualification that will get you started in the sector. This course will train you to support those experiencing a range of mental health issues and begin your journey to working as a Mental Health Support Worker, Community Support Worker, or Case Worker.
Learn how to promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing, respond to critical situations and work collaboratively with carers. You'll grow knowledge of how to implement early intervention, work with those at risk of homelessness and suicide and support the recovery process for clients, helping them to reach personal goals.
Your skills will be in demand and job opportunities will be diverse; you could work for mental health organisations, community centres, respite care, rehabilitation services, clinical settings or specialist employment services, just to name a few.
Note: This course has a minimum age requirement of 25 years old to be eligible to enter the course, as we are unlikely to secure work placements for anyone under 25 years old.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Our Community Services at SM TAFE Facebook page has more information for students about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in the industry.
- promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- respond to critical situations
- work with carers
- early intervention strategies
- work with people at risk of homelessness and suicide
- support the recovery process
- work with cultural diversity
- ethical behaviour
- legal responsibilities
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- over 25 years of age
- excellent observational skills - to be able to identify changes in behaviour, abilities and environment
- good communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people
- good listening skills with an empathetic, positive and resilient attitude
- be able to interact and engage with people who have complex needs
- basic problem solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks
- friendly, patience and the willingness to work with diverse people
This course requires COVID-19 vaccination, police clearance and working with children check prior to work placement. See the important information tab for instructions.
Important information
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All year round
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $26.50 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $21.50 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $10.75 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $13.50 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $69.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $14.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $7.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $33.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
All year round
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $26.50 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $21.50 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $10.75 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $13.50 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $69.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $14.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $7.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $33.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $21.50 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $10.75 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $13.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $95.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $26.50 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $69.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $163.25 | $163.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $21.50 |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care | $0.00 | $10.75 |
| CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy | $0.00 | $13.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $26.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $21.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $95.50 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $26.50 |
| CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services | $0.00 | $14.75 |
| CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | $0.00 | $18.75 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $0.00 | $69.75 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $163.25 | $163.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.