Course Overview
The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals seeking to build a meaningful career supporting people living with mental health challenges in community and care-based settings.
This course focuses on developing the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to deliver recovery-oriented, person-centred mental health support, while working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and other service providers. Students will learn how to promote independence, selfadvocacy, and wellbeing, while respecting diversity, cultural safety, and legal and ethical responsibilities.
Throughout the course, students gain an understanding of mental health frameworks, trauma-informed practice, and the impact of co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. The training emphasises empowering individuals to take an active role in their recovery journey by recognising strengths, supporting informed decision-making, and fostering positive, respectful relationships.
This qualification is ideal for existing support workers or those looking to progress into specialised mental health roles within community services, non-government organisations, outreach services, residential facilities, and rehabilitation programs. The inclusion of structured work placement ensures students graduate with real-world experience and confidence to work effectively in mental health support roles.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Mental Health are equipped to work under guidance within established organisational frameworks, contributing to improved mental health outcomes and stronger community connections for individuals they support.
Study Pathways
This qualification may provide pathways into further study, including:
- Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025)
- Other higher-level community services or health qualifications
Program Objectives
At InterCare Training we want to ensure that you have a fun and enjoyable learning experience, it is because of this that we offer a range of flexible training delivery and assessment models to meet each individuals needs.
The objective of the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to provide high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health support.
Upon successfully completing this program, students will be able to:
- Deliver person-centred mental health support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and self-advocac
- Work effectively with individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges, including coexisting alcohol and other drug issues
- Apply trauma-informed care principles and ethical, legal, and culturally safe practices
- Collaborate with families, carers, and multidisciplinary service networks to support recovery outcomes
- Contribute to improved social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of clients in community and care settings
This program prepares graduates to pursue specialised roles in community mental health, non-government organisations, outreach services, residential care, and rehabilitation programs, while building a strong foundation for further study in higher-level community and health services qualifications.
Potential Future Job Roles
On successful completion of this qualification, graduates may find employment in a range of community and mental health support roles, including:
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Community Mental Health Worker
- Recovery Support Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
Employment opportunities exist across community organisations, non-government organisations (NGOs), outreach services, residential services, and mental health programs.
Course Requirements
There are no pre-requisite qualifications for entry into this qualification. InterCare Training have processes in place to promote suitable and appropriate course enrolments including but not limited to: an invitation to a detailed information session, a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, and a Pre-Training Review to ensure the best suited course aligned to your needs and wants, is identified before enrolment is finalised.
A national Police clearance is required before the placement component can be undertaken.
Evidence of some vaccinations is also a requirement including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination, COVID vaccination prior to the placement component.
Course Units
Your Certificate IV in in Mental Health will include the below:
- Total number of units = 15
- 11 core units
- 4 elective units
See full packaging requirements for CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health (training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43315)
Work Placement
Bring your learning to life by applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world settings. Every qualification at InterCare includes a work placement. Our goal is to ensure you’re equipped with practical skills and knowledge that perfectly match industry standards.
Our Work Placement Process:
- Student placement will be organised on behalf of the Student by InterCare Training
- The student will be allocated work placement within a 1-hour radius of the course location (public transport is not taken into consideration within this timing)
- Student work placement is non-negotiable and must be completed within a 3 week period Monday to Friday. No weekend work is required
- We work closely with our industry partners to make student’s work placement as seamless as possible
Current clear Police Check Required
Our industry partners require a clean police check for us to place you for work placement. If you have concerns regarding your police check, please raise this before enrolment so we can advise if this may impact your ability to complete the qualification.
Discover the prerequisites for enrolling in our work placement program.
Pathways to Employment
Courses Stages
Theory
We have easy to follow course activities and training. You’ll be supported and learn from teachers who care, are industry experts and we offer real hands-on experience during our courses.
- Core unit theory and essential knowledge component is delivered in the classroom or via zoom (virtual class)
- The practical skills will be developed through dedicated lab days and practical simulations under supervision over a specified period of time
Assessment
- Demonstration of knowledge through written answers and projects
- Demonstration of workplace skills and knowledge through practical placement based around workplace activities
Work Placement
We arrange placement for you 80 hours: Typically 2 week period
- The practical skills will be developed on the job during the placement component in an Aged Care facility under supervision over a specified period of time
- Assessment of practical skills will be assessed on during the placement component
Support & post-placement review
Our Students have high employment outcomes post training!
InterCare Alumni automatically access the benefits of our InterCare Staffing and Employment services and become priority candidates for roles being recruited for.
Government Funding
Explore the process of obtaining government funding in Australia by understanding the eligibility criteria. Meeting these specified standards could result in a significant subsidy of your course fees through government assistance.
The student will no longer be eligible for a government-subsidised training place under a program once they complete the qualification level targeted through the program.
How To Apply
- Visit our online portal and fill out the application form
- Submit the necessary documents, including academic records and identification
- Complete the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and the pre-training review (PTR)
- You will receive an email confirming all enrolment requirements have been met
- And, our friendly staff will give you a call to allocate you to a suitable class, within one business day
