Partners in Training Australia
11 months or 18 months
Develop practical skills to support individuals through mental health challenges using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches. This Certificate IV prepares you for rewarding roles in the rapidly growing mental health support sector, where you'll help people reclaim their lives and find their voice.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol in this qualification. You must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND) to determine suitability. You'll need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers, microphone and webcam for virtual classes. A current and satisfactory Victorian Working with Children Check is required before starting the 80-hour work placement component.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 11 core units and 4 elective units. Core units cover working with diverse people, promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, legal and ethical practice, establishing self-directed recovery relationships, providing recovery-oriented mental health services, working collaboratively with care networks, providing services for coexisting mental health and alcohol/drug issues, working effectively in trauma-informed care, promoting self-advocacy, assessing wellbeing, and workplace health and safety. Elective units include recognising and responding to crisis situations, facilitating community participation, facilitating recovery processes with families and carers, and reflecting on professional practice. The course includes a minimum of 80 hours of work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The provider offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy lives and family commitments. Training is nationally recognised and government-subsidised, making it more affordable than many alternatives. Expert trainers are experienced professionals actively engaged in the industry, ensuring training is up-to-date and job-ready. Strong industry connections provide work placement opportunities and pathways to employment for graduates.
Graduates may seek employment within the community services sector in roles such as Mental Health Outreach Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, and Welfare Support Worker. The mental health support sector is experiencing strong growth, with Australia's Health Care and Social Assistance industry projected to increase by 22.9% from 2025 to 2035. Welfare Support Workers are projected to increase by 11.9% during this period. Graduates may also pursue further study in Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, or Diploma of Mental Health.
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