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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC43315 & CHC43215Certificate IV
Get Qualified In Mental Health And Addiction. Two Certificates. One Course.
The Dual Certificate IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs covers both fields in one 17 month program. Self paced, mixing online and in person study, with 80 hours of work placement. Two nationally recognised certificates when you finish.
Blended
Delivery
17 Months
Duration
80 Hours
Work Placement
RPL
Available
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Career Outcomes
Where This Qualification Takes You
These are the roles this qualification points at, and the numbers on them.
Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
$75k–$80k
Typical pay ranges from $75k to $80k per year in Australia for support and casework roles; individual outcomes vary by experience, location, and sector.
Community Support Worker
$75k–$80k
Typical pay ranges from $75k to $80k per year in Australia for support and casework roles; individual outcomes vary by experience, location, and sector.
Mental Health Intake Officer
$75k–$80k
Typical pay ranges from $75k to $80k per year in Australia for support and casework roles; individual outcomes vary by experience, location, and sector.
Also relevant: Mental Health Outreach WorkerMental Health Rehabilitation Support WorkerDetoxification WorkerAlcohol and Drugs WorkerCase WorkerDrug and Alcohol Counsellor
Salary figures are published by the college. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
The trip there takes around 17 months. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Job Search Assistance
From the moment you start, the team helps with resume polishing, cover letters and finding the right role.
Weekly Live Classes and Mentoring
Weekly live Zoom classes with qualified trainers, monthly one-on-one mentoring, and trainer responses within 72 hours.
Work Placement: 80 Hours
Learners must complete 80 hours of supervised work placement in a real mental health and AOD service setting. Placement is guaranteed and arranged through partner SkilTrak within 30km of the learner's home. Requirements before starting placement may include a valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS screening check, and proof of required immunisations.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 21 nationally recognised units.
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse peopleCORE
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCORE
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethicallyCORE
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationshipsCORE
CHCMHS011
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeingCORE
CHCMHS002
Establish self-directed recovery relationshipsCORE
CHCMHS003
Provide recovery oriented mental health servicesCORE
CHCMHS004
Work collaboratively with the care network and other servicesCORE
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and AOD issuesCORE
CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed careCORE
CHCMHS008
Promote and facilitate self-advocacyCORE
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safetyCORE
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextCORE
CHCAOD004
Assess needs of clients with AOD issuesCORE
CHCAOD006
Provide interventions for people with AOD issuesCORE
CHCAOD009
Develop and review individual AOD treatment plansCORE
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needsCORE
CHCCCS014
Provide brief interventionsCORE
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issuesCORE
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCORE
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid (must be completed externally and credit transferred prior to course completion)CORE
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At Certificate IV
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Dual Certificate IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC43315 & CHC43215
Or Keep Climbing
CHC53215, delivered by Hader Institute of Education.
Progression and any credit arrangements are set by the college. Confirm what applies to you in your enquiry.
Student Reviews
People Who've Already Made The Move
"I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment."
Maria Blackwood
Hader Institute of Education student review
Fees And Payment Plans
The Cost, Broken Into Weeks
If the destination and the road both look right, here's the ticket.
Pay Weekly
$72
per week
Interest-free weekly payment plan
Interest-free payment plansUpfront payment option availablePay Fortnightly
Before You Enrol
Is It Right For You?
You're Eligible If You
- Are 18 or older
- Are an australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with full work and study rights
- Can meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements
- Completed LLN assessment via LLN Robot platform meeting ACSF Level 4 standard prior to enrolment
- Sound computer skills including navigating software systems and intermediate Microsoft Word use
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connection for online modules and Zoom classes
- Capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable workplace
- Hold a valid Police Check (or be willing to obtain one before placement)
- Complete a Pre-Training Review interview via phone to confirm eligibility and readiness
Years of experience already? Recognition of prior learning can shorten the course. Ask in your enquiry.
How It Starts
1
Apply: Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application over the phone with the Admissions Team, or online via the website.
2
Assessment: Take a short Online Literacy and Numeracy Quiz to assess current skills and support needs.
3
Pre-Training Interview: Join an Orientation Call to confirm eligibility requirements, availability, and acceptance.
4
Acceptance: Receive a Letter of Acceptance and login details to access the online learning platform and commence studies.
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes, twice over. You graduate with two nationally recognised qualifications: the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health and the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, both on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
Yes, a few. Be 18 or over with full work and study rights in Australia, complete a language, literacy and numeracy check at ACSF Level 4, have a computer with reliable internet, hold a valid Police Check (or be willing to get one before placement), and be able to complete 80 hours of placement. A phone chat before enrolment confirms the fit.
How long does it take?
Around 17 months, with 17 months of course access, self-paced between the weekly live classes.
How is it delivered?
Online with live weekly Zoom classes led by trainers who currently work in the sector, plus monthly one-on-one mentoring on Zoom or phone and trainer responses within 72 business hours. You study at your own pace and never far from help.
Will I do a work placement?
Yes, 80 hours of supervised placement in a real mental health and AOD service, guaranteed and arranged through the college's partner SkilTrak within 30km of home. Before starting, you may need checks like a Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS screening and proof of immunisations, and the college will guide you through those.
Can I get credit for previous study or experience?
Yes. Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer are available across the units of the dual qualification. Flag it during enrolment and bring your evidence.
What can I study after this?
The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health or the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, whichever side of the work is pulling you.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
Mental health and addiction usually show up together, and workers trained in both can help where others get stuck. This dual course covers the two fields at once: recovery-focused mental health support and practical AOD work, taught the trauma-informed way.
You graduate with two nationally recognised Certificate IVs and 80 hours of placement behind you, ready for support, outreach and intake roles across community services. Hader Institute of Education delivers it blended over 17 months.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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