Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Mental Health Worker
- Rehabilitation support worker
- Outreach worker
- Family support worker
- Mental health coordinator
- Mental health outreach worker
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Locations
- Victoria
Duration Study Load
- 10 Months
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate IV level course without completing lower ranked qualifications
- Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities
Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) is desirable to participate in the course.
Work Placement
- To achieve Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency
- If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements
Assessment
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
Subjects
About Hammond Institute
Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.
Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)
