This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Work involves implementing community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Work is 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; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
There are a variety of roles you can pursue once your Certificate IV in Mental Health is completed, including:
- Coordinator - Mental Health (Carer Peer Work)
- Coordinator – Mental Health (Consumer Peer Work)
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Assistant Community Services Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
12 months is the average course duration, 80 hours of work are also required to complete this qualification. The below delivery methods are available:
Face-to-Face
- Classroom-based learning with practical hands on experience in both a simulated environment and/or work placement
Blended
- Online learning with scheduled practical workshops
Online
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Must have the ability to access workplace documentation and have been in the industry full-time for 2 years or more
Fee For Service (FFS) Pricing
Without any applicable funding, the cost of this course is: $4,250
You may be eligible for funding, see the pricing below or contact us for more information.
Certificate 3 Guarantee | Co-contribution Fee
| Online Courses |
Job Active Provider |
Disability Employment Service |
External* |
| Concession |
$600.00 |
$200.00 |
$30.00 |
| Non-Concession |
$800.00 |
$400.00 |
$50.00 |
| Face-to-Face Courses |
Job Active Provider |
Disability Employment Service |
External* |
| Concession |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
$30.00 |
| Non-Concession |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$50.00 |
| Blended Courses |
Job Active Provider |
Disability Employment Service |
External* |
| Concession |
$900.00 |
$200.00 |
$30.00 |
| Non-Concession |
$1200.00 |
$400.00 |
$50.00 |
*External refers to anyone not registered with HELP at the time of enrolment.
terms and conditions
Access to Certificate 3 Guarantee funding eligibility can be found at https://desbt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8145/c3g-factsheet-student.pdf. The program is open to any Queensland resident aged 15 years or over who is no longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students) and is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency. Prospective students must not have or be enrolled in a certificate III level or higher qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee Program is funded by Queensland Government.
Call us on (07) 3260 6411 to find out about our upcoming courses or submit an enquiry below using the 'Get In Touch' button.
You can also download the course flyer for a full overview of the course including units of competency, pricing and delivery methods.
