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Mental Health and Drug Education



Certificate IV in Mental Health


TAFE SA Intake 2011
TAFE SA Code MYX
National Code CHC40508
Course Type Training Package Qualification
Industry Group Community and Health
Career Group Mental Health and Drug Education
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Counsellor and Community Worker
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TAFE SA 2011 Intake Information

Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Selection Criteria Link Link to Grid

Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

Campus Study
Mode
Study Load Scheduled Student
Group
Local
Details
Adelaide City - SATAC Code: 701339 - Apply Now
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
TAFE SA External Regional - SATAC Code: 797020 - Apply Now
F External Full Time & Part Time   Award TBA
Noarlunga - SATAC Code: 715311 - Apply Now
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA
Port Adelaide - SATAC Code: 753319 - Apply Now
   On & Off Campus Full Time Day Only Award TBA
Port Adelaide - SATAC Code: 753320 - Apply Now
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Award TBA
F For external course information contact Kadina Campus on (08) 8821 0440.

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.

Qualification/Certification

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

TAFESA
Code
National
Code
Qualification Estimated time
to complete
MYX CHC40508 Certificate IV in Mental Health 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

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.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:
  • Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
  • Any Certificate III
  • Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

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.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2011 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.
  • Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

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 $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

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

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au

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The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.

This Course information was last modified : 17/12/2009 10:34:23 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.