- Flexible Payment Plans Available
- Government Funding is NOT available for this course
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
Unlock a world of opportunities with our Dual Certificate IV Course in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health.
Gain expertise in alcohol and other drugs assistance and mental health support, ensuring job readiness and a versatile skillset for a fulfilling career in community services.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Mental Health Worker
What You'll Learn
This dual qualification gives you the specialist skills and knowledge to support individuals facing challenges related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and mental health. With a focus on trauma-informed care, harm minimisation, and recovery-oriented practice, you’ll learn to:
- Provide person-centred support for clients with AOD and mental health concerns – across community, residential, and outreach settings
- Assess client needs and deliver tailored interventions – using evidence-based techniques to support recovery and wellbeing
- Respond to crisis situations and support individuals at risk – including suicide prevention and managing challenging behaviours
- Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive care – ensuring respectful, ethical, and inclusive practice for diverse populations
- Develop and implement treatment and recovery plans – in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Navigate legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities – to work confidently and professionally in complex care environments
This dual qualification opens doors to a broader range of career opportunities, preparing you to work in mental health, AOD services, community organisations, or dual-diagnosis support roles.
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 12-36 Months
Delivery
- 100% Online
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:
Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment.
Course Features
Career Guidance
- Benefit from expert career advice provided by our trainers as you study
Industry-Relevant Learning
- Access top vendor content like Microsoft and prepare for certifications
MyUpskilled Platform
- Access course materials through our customised learning platform
Student Support
- Get help from our dedicated Australian-based support team
Specialist Trainers
- Learn from experts with decades of industry experience
Work Placement
This qualification will have you undertake work placement at a nominated host organisation approved by Upskilled.
Work placement has been specifically designed to help prepare you for potential career outcomes, giving you the opportunity to further implement and gain practical skills and valuable industry insights through a real-life workplace.
Your work placement will commence once you have completed most of the theory components of your course.
Here are some key requirements you should be aware of for the CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health:
- You will need to undertake a minimum of 80 hours of work placement in a suitable Counselling or Community Services Environment.
- It is your responsibility to source a suitable host organisation for work placement. Please note that this can take up to several weeks, so it is recommended to allocate sufficient time when sourcing host suitable organisations.
- If you are unable to locate a host organisation, Upskilled’s Work Placement Officer can assist you in finding one. Please note that it is required to provide Upskilled with a list of host organisations who have declined your requests for work placement
- Once you have successfully secured work placement with a host organisation, you will need to complete the Work Placement Agreement Form and submit via MyUpskilled. Please note that Upskilled must approve the Work Placement Agreement before you start your work placement.
Required Checks
Requirements vary from state-to-state. Please see below the required documentation and clearance checks needed by Upskilled and host organisations.
If you live in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, NT and WA, you will need:
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
If you live in ACT and TAS, you will need:
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- National Police Check
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Fees may apply when obtaining some of the clearance checks. It is a mandatory requirement that you apply for the relevant checks and submit your approved checks via MyUpskilled within the first 2 months of your course start date.
You will also need to supply your cover letter and curriculum vitae if you require assistance from Upskilled’s Work Placement Officer.
Upskilled reserves the right to transfer you to another course which work placement is not a mandatory requirement or cancel your enrolment if you have not obtained and submitted the required clearance checks.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) with supporting evidence of prior education or work experience. This can reduce your study load or course duration
- Speak with your Education Consultant before enrolment for details
Assessment
- Summative and formative assignments
- Written reports and/or portfolio assessments
- Scenarios and/or case studies
- Projects
- Written/oral questions
Subjects
About Upskilled
Upskilled is Australia's pre-eminent provider of qualifications at certificate and diploma level. We specialise in the online delivery of nationally accredited courses in key industries, ensuring that every learning experience is an investment in career opportunity. Upskilled is proud to be synonymous with outcomes that skill the economy, support the community, and reward our graduates on both a personal and professional level.
Our approach
At the heart of Upskilled is a commitment to exploring the training opportunities made possible by the digital age. As the internet revolutionises the educational playing field, the rules of student engagement must evolve just as quickly.
Upskilled understands that instant access does not equate to instant knowledge. We understand that a new kind of student requires a new style of learning.
At its heart, learning is an interaction. For that reason, the tools that deliver effective skills learning must be interactive too. By understanding how people systemise information effectively, Upskilled has been able to develop online programs that make study natural, rewarding, and fun.
Upskilled Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374)
