Course Overview

About This Course

Our rewarding qualifications in mental health support or community services will give you the opportunity to help people in a wide range of settings.

Gain the skills, techniques and hands-on experience you need to work as a support worker in mental health. Learn how to provide a range of assistance measures to clients with mental health issues and implement health promotion within the community services context. The diploma allows you to delve further into your knowledge of community welfare, gaining enhanced experience in community engagement, supplying advanced interventions to clients as well as learning how to respond to crises.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Canberra

Vowels cres, BRUCE, ACT 2617

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Academic requirements:

Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent)

Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry with relevant practical work or other professional experience. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.

English requirements:
Student must also meet one of the following English requirements:

IELTS 6.0 (no band score less than 5.0)
PTE Academic - 50 (minimum of 36 in each band)
Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 169
Nonstudent visa applicants who hold a temporary visa for the full duration of the offered program will be required to meet Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 in across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills or equivalent.

Other requirements:

Before undertaking any industry placement, you must be eligible to apply for and hold a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'. Information will be provided on enrollment

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Community rehabilitation and support worker, mental health rehabilitation support worker, community support worker, mental health support worker, mental health outreach worker.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units15 units

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCMHS005

Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

CHCMHS002

Establish self-directed recovery relationships

CHCMHS003

Provide recovery oriented mental health services

CHCMHS004

Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

CHCMHS008

Promote and facilitate self advocacy

CHCMHS011

Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

CHCCCS004

Assess co-existing needs

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certificate IV in Mental Health designed to prepare me for?

The Certificate IV in Mental Health is an entry-level course designed to prepare you to support individuals with mental health challenges and coexisting drug and alcohol issues.

Which industry sector does this course belong to at CIT?

This course belongs to the Health & Community Services sector at Canberra Institute of Technology, specifically within the Mental Health area of study.

How can I contact CIT International for more information about this course?

You can contact CIT International by phone at +61 2 6207 4662, by email at international@cit.edu.au, or visit their campus at Room C102, First Floor, Building C, Vowels Crescent, Canberra Institute of Technology, Bruce ACT 2617, Canberra, Australia.

What is CIT's CRICOS Provider code and RTO Code?

Canberra Institute of Technology's CRICOS Provider code is 00001K and their RTO Code is 0101.

Are there any success stories from graduates of CIT's mental health and community services programs?

Yes, one notable success story is that of Ifeanyi Hermanguild Uzomanze, a CIT Community Services and Mental Health studies graduate who went on to found a non-profit organisation in Nigeria called the Saint Hermanguild Foundation, which he has grown since 2017.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $78,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $78,000 to $95,000 per year

Career Paths

Mental Health Support WorkerMental Health Outreach WorkerCommunity Rehabilitation and Support WorkerPsychosocial Disability Support Worker (NDIS)Peer Support Worker / Lived Experience Worker

Key Skills

Recovery-oriented support and strengths-based practiceTrauma-informed care approachesMental health assessment and wellness planningCrisis intervention and risk managementCase coordination and care planning

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