Certificate IV in Mental Health (Course CHC43315 - Release 2)

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 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; or supporting people in employment. Work is generally carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.

Course Delivery

CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health will be delivered at KAMS RTO in Broome, over a period of up to 12 months, which consists of 5 one-week and 5 two-week blocks of face-to-face delivery and approximately three weeks of work placement.

There are 15 units of competency you will study within this qualification:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol & other drug issues
• CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
• CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
• CHCMHS003 Provide recovery orientated mental health services
• CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
• CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
• CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
• CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health & alcohol and other drug issues

Work Placement

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 114 hours of work placement to attain their qualification.

Work placements will be arranged in the students’ local communities wherever possible.  

Entry Requirements

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services requires entrants to be 18 years of age and provide a certified copy or original of photo ID.

Entrants must provide or be able to obtain:

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Immunisation records including proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Acceptance into this Certificate IV level course will be subject to the result of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills Assessment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.

Fees & Charges for 2026

This course has been announced by the Department of Training & Workforce Development as Fee Free in 2026.

 The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. Where tuition fees are due, Certificates and Statement of Attainments will be withheld until payment for the enrolled training has been made in full. Please refer to KAMS RTO Fees & Charges Policy (Doc 1365) for more information including our refund policy.