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CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Build a Career Supporting Mental Health in Your Community

The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health prepares you for meaningful roles in community mental health, with 90 hours of real work placement included.

Nationally Recognised · CHC43315Blended Delivery
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90 Hrs
Placement
Blended
Delivery
15
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Cert IV
Level
Home›Mental Health›Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Build a Career Supporting Mental Health in Your Community

The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health prepares you for meaningful roles in community mental health, with 90 hours of real work placement included.

Nationally Recognised · CHC43315Blended Delivery
90 Hrs
Placement
Blended
Delivery
15
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Cert IV
Level
Why Study This

Real Skills, Real Placement, A Recognised Qualification.

90 Hours Of Real Work Placement Built Into The Course

Nationally Recognised Qualification, CHC43315 (AQF Certificate IV)

Where It Can Take You

Career Paths & Direction

Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.

Mental Health Outreach WorkerProvides community-based support and early intervention to people living with mental health conditions.
Community Rehabilitation WorkerAssists clients in rebuilding daily living skills and reintegrating into community life after a mental health…
Community Outreach OfficerConnects people with mental health services and supports them to navigate community resources.
Assistant Community Services WorkerSupports senior practitioners in delivering mental health programs and client services within community…

Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

15 Nationally Recognised Units · 11 Core, 4 Electives

Core Units · 11 units
  • HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
  • CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  • CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  • CHCMHS008Promote and facilitate self advocacy
  • CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  • CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
Elective Units · 4 units
  • HLTAID011Provide first aid
  • CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.

Minimum age 18

Australian citizen or permanent resident

No formal academic prerequisites

Language, literacy & numeracy (LLN) assessment may apply

Must complete a Pre-Training Review

Must meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

Nationally Recognised Training

This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.

Work Placement Included

90 hours of work placement is included as part of the program to provide hands-on industry experience.

Support for Students with Disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments made where applicable.

Blended Delivery

The course is delivered in blended mode, combining online content with practical components to suit a range of learners.

MCIE
Your Provider

Melbourne City Institute of Education

MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.

Endorsed by ITECA · Les Toques Blanches · Australian Culinary Federation · CPA Australia · Migration Institute of Australia · Migration Alliance · Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority · Family Day Care Australia · Australia Diabetes Association · Alzheimer's Australia Dementia Research Foundation
RTO Code 22172 · CRICOS 03024A (nationally accredited)
Getting Started

Your Path To Enrolment

A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.

1
Complete a Pre-Training Review
2
Obtain a USI number (or authorise MCIE to apply on your behalf)
3
Submit enrolment enquiry or application online
4
Provide required documentation for work placement (e.g. police check, vaccinations) as required by host employer
Why Students Choose Melbourne

What Students Say

★★★★★

“MCIE is a great provider of this course. MCIE are highly talented and experienced trainers!”

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available if you have relevant work experience or prior study. Each RPL application is assessed individually. Submit an enquiry to find out whether your background qualifies and how to apply.
A Certificate IV in Mental Health can provide a pathway toward Diploma-level qualifications in mental health, community services, or counselling under the AQF. Credit transfer may apply depending on the receiving institution. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date advice on further study pathways.
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About This Course

Certificate IV in Mental Health

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.

Ready When You Are

Take The Next Step Into Mental Health

Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.

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Nationally Recognised · CHC43315

Nationally recognised training: CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).

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Last updated: July 2026