This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility
Either way, our Certificate IV in Mental Health will provide you with the specialised knowledge and skills to launch or advance your career as a trained professional helping people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
With one in five Australians experiencing mental illness, the Australian Government has marked the mental health sector as a growing industry and it projects more than 50,000 jobs to open within the next five years.
Your career could see you working across government, non-government and community organisations such as in respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings and corrective services - whether one-on-one with your clients or via group programs.
Better yet, as part of your studies, you will complete 80 hours of work placement giving you a chance to put your new learnings into practice and make valuable industry connections.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
Delivery: Combination of classroom and online.
Students must undertake an 80 hour work placement.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
All applicants are required to
Please note the Police Check; NDIS and Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be at your own expense.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700511794 (Ballarat - Admin Campus)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LKW
National course code: CHC43315
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $581 | $2,904 | $10,824 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total program and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our TAFE enrolment fees page for more information.
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the program.
The estimated material fees for this program are $0
You could be eligible for government subsidised study at Federation University through the Skills First eligibility exemptions initiative.
If you have been deemed ineligible for a government-subsidised place because you have a higher qualification or have commenced two qualifications at the same level, you may be eligible to enrol in a government-subsidised place with an eligibility exemption.
Please note: A limited number of TAFE eligibility exemptions are available so contact us now to secure your place for 2023.
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some programs have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Visit the TAFE fees website. for further information on fees, payments and refunds.
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
Students may continue their studies by undertaking the Diploma of Community Services the Diploma of Mental Health or the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. Note: Completion of one program does not guarantee selection into a subsequent program.
Industry placement will be required to be completed with a total of 80 hrs, and sourced by our TAFE placements team.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909