CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Learning Mode

Online/Face to Face

Location

Adelaide

Duration

12 Months

Study Load

Part Time/Full Time

Course Overview

Empower lives. Build a rewarding career in mental health.

Are you passionate about supporting others and making a real difference in your community? The Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) gives you the specialist skills to help people experiencing mental health challenges lead more meaningful, independent lives.

Delivered as a blend of online and face to face learning in Adelaide, this course prepares you to work in a variety of community, rehabilitation, and outreach settings – equipping you to support individuals, families, and communities with compassion, respect, and recovery-oriented care.

Why Study a Certificate IV in Mental Health?

Our course is designed to inspire confidence and practical capability. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of mental health issues, how they intersect with family and community dynamics, and how to support recovery through person-centred approaches. Whether you’re starting your career or building on existing experience in community services or mental health, this course will expand your knowledge and open new pathways.

As a student, you will:

  • Provide recovery-oriented mental health support

  • Work effectively in community and residential settings

  • Communicate with empathy and professionalism

  • Support families and carers affected by mental health issues

  • Promote wellbeing and resilience in diverse communities

Career Opportunities

Australia’s demand for skilled mental health professionals continues to grow. With increasing national awareness of mental health and wellbeing, there are strong career opportunities across government, non-profit, and private organisations.

Graduates can work in a range of roles, including:

  •  Community Rehabilitation Worker

  • Community Rehabilitation and
    Support Worker

  • Outreach Officer

  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

  • Assistant Community Services
    Worker

Pathways for Further Study

Completing this course opens doors to further study and career progression. You can continue on to:

Practical Learning and Work Placement

This course combines online learning with classroom-based workshops and real-world experience.

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Study commitment: 15 to 20 hours per week

  • Online tutorials: 16 across the year

  • Classroom sessions: 14 face to face days across the year

  • Work placement: 80 hours (mandatory)

This structure ensures you graduate with both the confidence and practical skills to step into mental health roles immediately.

Student Support

At AISR, you’re never on your own. We provide:

  • Experienced trainers with real industry knowledge

  • Flexible study options to balance work, study, and life

  • Access to resources and support throughout your learning journey

This course is nationally recognised and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

If you have experience or have studied in a relevant field you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Prerequisites

No prerequisties required

Units of Competency

1 Foundations of Mental Health Practice

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

2 Client-centred Care and Diversity

  • CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

3 Mental Health Assessment and Interventions

  • CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  • CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  • CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

4 Advanced Mental Health Support and Advocacy

  • CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

$6000 Full Fee

$1200 (Tuition Gap Fee) for participants eligible for SA Government subsides

$680 (Tuition Fee Gap) for participants eligible for SA Government subsidies with valid concession card

Visit Skills SA to check your eligibility

For more information, visit our fees and payments page

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We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.