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Certificate IV in Mental Health


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code CHC40508
TAFE SA Code MYX
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
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Scheduled Student
Group
  Noarlunga 715311 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
  Kadina 730020 Applications Closed External FT & PT   Award
  Port Adelaide 753319 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT Day Only Award
  Port Adelaide 753320 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award

Course Notes

Applies to all Student Groups

  • This is a 6 month full time program or part time equivalent that maybe extended to accommodate Vocational Placement.
    A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services focusing on:Rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability; and Implementing community based activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability; and Mental health promotion work.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Mental Health
This qualification defines the knowledge and skills required by support workers and case workers who work autonomously under broad guidance and refers to specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings. Work may focus on engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as residential rehabilitation, work in clinical, and non clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organisations. This work may also involve supported employment and programmed respite care and peer support programs. There are 11 core units plus 4 electives.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC40508)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online