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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.

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CHC43315National Code
90 hrsWork Placement
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

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.

90 Hours Of Work Placement

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.

Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

$65,800Median income in the first year after training (NCVER, 2025)
Community Rehabilitation WorkerCommunity Outreach OfficerMental Health Outreach WorkerAssistant Community Services Worker

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 15 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

15Total Units
11Core Units
4Electives
90Placement Hours

Core 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

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
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What Students Say About It

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Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Must complete a Pre-Training Review
Must meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level
Must demonstrate suitability as a candidate for the program
Unique Student Identification (USI) number required

How It Starts

01
Complete a Pre-Training Review
02
Obtain a USI number (or authorise MCIE to apply on your behalf)
03
Submit enrolment enquiry or application online
04
Provide required documentation for work placement (e.g. police check, vaccinations) as required by host employer
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

Pay Upfront

Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

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.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this 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.

How much does the Certificate IV in Mental Health cost?

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.

How long does the course take to complete?

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.

How is the course delivered?

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.

Is work placement included, and how does it work?

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.

What jobs can this qualification prepare me for?

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.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

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.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
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