Certificate IV in Mental Health

For domestic students, the total course fee is $5,450, which includes an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and a tuition fee of $4,450. For international students, the total course fee is $11,000, comprising an enrolment fee of $450, a material fee of $550, and a tuition fee of $10,000. RPL costs include an application fee of $500 and a charge of $200 per unit of competency.

Students are required to complete 120 hours of work placement in total. Work placement is designed to help students gain invaluable experience in a real work environment, complete and receive feedback on practical work, develop an understanding of workplace expectations and practices, observe experienced staff completing tasks, and form networks that may assist with future job opportunities.

There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification, including written questions, projects, case studies, role plays, research, and reports. Students will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes a full description of all assessment tasks, assessment instructions, assessment resources, details about when assessment will occur, and details about assessment submission.

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs. Where additional support needs have been identified, an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include mentoring from trainers, additional classes, tutorials and workshops, online support and exercises, computer and technology support, referral to external support services, and reasonable adjustment to assessments. ACOS will provide additional support for students experiencing disability and access issues, language barriers, language, literacy and numeracy issues, employment issues, and any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Before commencing work placement, students must possess a Police check, an NDIS worker check, and an updated Vaccination Record. Students must also have a reasonable level of fitness to manage the physical demands of providing care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, and must be physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately and professionally to the needs of clients with mental health conditions.