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Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • Certificate

Support people experiencing mental illness and psychiatric disability with the Certificate IV in Mental Health. In this course, students will learn the skills to provide self-directed, recovery-oriented support to people affected by mental illness.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
Course Overview
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$5,320 total

About this course

Support people experiencing mental illness and psychiatric disability with the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

In this course, students will learn the skills to provide self-directed, recovery-oriented support to people affected by mental illness. Students will also learn to implement community-based programs and organise and run activities to support people's wellbeing.

Mental health support is an ever-growing industry, and students in this course will gain skills in case management and program coordination, which can be transferred into careers in community services settings such as respite care, rehabilitation, clinical services or employment support.

This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.

Please note: the information on this page is relevant for 2024 enrolments.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants:

  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • A further interview may be required with the Coordinator/Manager of the course.

Placement requirements

It is a community & disability services industry/ work requirement for staff to have the following:

  • National Police Check for Worker.
  • Hold/obtain a current and successful Working with Children Check prior to enrolment (Volunteer).

Inherent requirements

Working in this industry requires the psychological stamina to carry out empathy and resilience required for working with vulnerable patients.

Resources required:

  • GOTAFE uniform is required to be purchased on orientation day.

Study locations

Wangaratta - Tone Road

Benalla - Samaria Road

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