Certificate IV in Mental Health

Training package entry requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
• Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
• Hold/obtain a current and successful Working with Children Check (prior to enrolment)
• Hold/obtain a current Police Check and NDIS Check - neither being older than six months (prior to placement)

Assessment methods may include:

• Oral presentations
• Roleplays
• Workplace observations/demonstrations
• Simulations
• Written tasks

After graduating, work can be undertaken in a range of community contexts such as:

• Community-based non-government organisations
• Home-based outreach
• Centre-based programs
• Respite care
• Residential services
• Rehabilitation programs
• Clinical settings
• Supporting people in employment

Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.

Fiona Corish

Students attend face-to-face classes 2 days per week for 30 weeks. There are approximately 3 hours per week of study required over the course duration. In addition, there is a component of online content and students are expected to engage in online self-paced learning and assessments which involve research time and completing assessment tasks.

Students are strongly encouraged to engage with their trainer outside their training in order to enhance their learning by using the opportunity to clarify assessment via face to face meetings, email, GOLEARN platform and phone where required.

Placement:

• Placement will be offered to students once ALL required written tasks are satisfactorily completed and active demonstration of knowledge through class participation is seen
• 80 hours mandatory component, built of 38 hour weeks
• Undertaken in a block, or set up as 1-2 days per week, toward in the later stages of the course to allow students to consolidate skills and knowledge in the workplace and complete assessments.
• Students are required to travel throughout Victoria (up to approximately 50km away) at their own cost
• Placements are organised by GOTAFE and students are unable to choose where they want to go.
• Students are required to be available for placement on site between 9AM - 6.00PM Monday to Friday
• Includes the completion of assessment tasks and demonstration of skills and knowledge
• GOTAFE uniform is required to be purchased on orientation day

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life through your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you

Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors

Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

Learn about our Student Wellbeing Advisors

Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.