Academy of Workplace Learning (RTO 40603)
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate IV in Mental Health course will give you the skills and experience to work as a mental health officer or mental health support worker and will equip you to provide services to people with coexisting mental health and drug and alcohol dependencies. Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Delivery mode
Academy of Workplace Learning (RTO 40603) offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
80 hours- l3/187 Thomas Street, Haymarket NSW, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Applicants must be 18 years or above at the time of commencement.
- Mandatory entry requirements include a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test and a Pre-Training Review interview.
- No specific education requirements are specified for this qualification
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer, with basic digital literacy skills
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
Student Counsellor
Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Life Coach
A Life Coach works with clients on a range of either personal or professional issues. You might support clients to reach a particular goal or chang...
Community Services Officer
A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...
Mental Health Advocate
A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals facing mental health challenges by promoting their rights and accessing appropriate services. You mig...
Community Psychologist
A Community Psychologist focuses on understanding and improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within community settings, often wor...
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...
Law Enforcement Officer
A Law Enforcement Officer upholds the law and maintains public order. You might work in a variety of settings, such as patrolling communities, resp...
Probation Officer
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
Home Care Nurse
Home Care Nurses provide nursing support and personal care services to patients in their own homes — either a private home or residential care faci...
Pastoral Care Worker
A Pastoral Care Worker provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and community org...
Child Psychologist
Child Psychologists are clinical psychologists who provide treatment, therapy, and counselling to children, teens, and adolescents. They help the c...
Behaviour Therapist
Behaviour Therapists are qualified health professionals who help people make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They have a deep u...
Community Rehabilitation Worker
A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their qual...
Disability Employment Consultant
A Disability Employment Consultant assists individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining suitable employment. You might work in employme...
Mental Health Specialist
A Mental Health Specialist supports individuals dealing with mental health issues by providing professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Y...
About Academy of Workplace Learning (RTO 40603)
We offer nationally recognised and accredited workplace training that results in better productivity for your business and provides your staff with a qualification for life.
We fulfil your training and development needs by working closely with your organisation, tailoring the training to be relevant to your workplace.
