Certificate IV in Mental Health

The Certificate IV in Mental Health aims to give you the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional in community mental health.

It's suitable for students wishing to gain entry-level positions or those looking to supplement their existing qualifications and build the skills and knowledge to support their existing roles. It is ideal for workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental health and psychiatric disability. This course can also lead to peer support roles where you would need to have a lived experience of mental health issues either personally or through a family member. Successful completion of this course can lead you into a variety of community service roles or higher mental health qualifications.

During this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in working in mental health including:

• using communication to build relationships
• promoting and facilitating self-advocacy
• working effectively in trauma-informed care
• recognising and responding to crisis situations
• establishing self-directed recovery relationships
• providing recovery-oriented mental health services
• working collaboratively with the care network and other services

There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.

1. Apply - complete a short online application form. Once this form is submitted we'll send you a thank you email.
2. Get ready - your thank-you email will contain links to a pre-training review, to a unique student identifier and to government-subsidised training eligibility.
3. Chat with your teacher - your teacher or course specialist will contact you about your Pre-Training Review outcomes and additional course information.
4. Enrol - after chatting with your teacher, you will receive an email with your enrolment form and a link to verify your identity.
5. Sign - once you've completed your enrolment, you will receive a declaration form to review and sign.

If need any assistance with applying, contact our Customer Service team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.