National College Australia
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Mental Health includes an individual's emotional, psychological and social state of wellbeing. The course provides you with a broad understanding of mental health and the practical skills you need to help people affected by mental illness or psychiatric disability through the recovery journey.
This course is designed for people who have some experience in the community services industry and aim to enter the Mental Health sector.
Delivery mode
National College Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
$4,900
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...
About National College Australia
National College Australia is one of Australia’s most respected Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), with a range of online education courses that will secure your job and your future in community services. Our qualifications are nationally accredited so they’ll be recognised by other RTOs and employers right across Australia.
We offer Certificate and Diploma level courses for every stage in your career, whether you’re new to the industry or looking to move into a leadership or management role. Courses are delivered online via a user-friendly learning platform, so you can fit study in around your work and lifestyle.
We’re an RTO that’s accredited with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and governed under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework. This means the qualification you receive from National College Australia is recognised by industry organisations and all other RTOs in Australia.
