The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health prepares you for meaningful roles in community mental health, with 90 hours of real work placement included.
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This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
90 hours of work placement is included as part of the program to provide hands-on industry experience.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments made where applicable.
The course is delivered in blended mode, combining online content with practical components to suit a range of learners.
90 hours of work placement required. Candidates may need to provide evidence of National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations depending on host employer policies.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
MCIE is a great provider of this course. MCIE are highly talented and experienced trainers!
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Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. Textbooks and materials cost an additional $140. For additional service fees such as re-assessment fees or RPL, refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and experience. Some blended delivery programs have literacy, numeracy, or prior experience expectations. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements for this course.
Pricing depends on your individual circumstances, including eligibility for government-subsidised training in Victoria. Fees can vary significantly between funded and full-fee-paying places. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details.
A specific duration has not been confirmed for this course. Completion time may vary based on your study load and prior experience. Submit an enquiry to confirm current timeframes before you enrol.
The course uses blended delivery, combining online learning content with practical, face-to-face components. It is not fully online and is not self-paced. Submit an enquiry to find out more about the class schedule and location.
Yes, 90 hours of work placement is included as part of the program. This gives students hands-on experience in a real mental health or community services setting. Submit an enquiry to learn more about how placement is organised and supported.
Graduates may move into roles such as Mental Health Outreach Worker, Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community Outreach Officer, or Assistant Community Services Worker. The qualification prepares students for community-based mental health support roles, it does not guarantee employment.
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work alongside people experiencing mental health challenges. Students learn to provide community-based support, apply recovery-oriented approaches, and work within multidisciplinary teams. The blended delivery combines online content with practical, face-to-face components.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172), the course includes 90 hours of work placement. That hands-on experience is built into the program, not added on, so students graduate with real workplace exposure.
This course suits people moving into mental health support roles, those already working in community services, and career changers ready to take on a more specialised path. Reasonable adjustments are available for students with disabilities, learning differences, or medical conditions.
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