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About the course
This Certificate IV in Mental Health builds practical skills to support people experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll learn to work with clients, carers and services using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches, and to promote wellbeing and community participation. The program is delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus and suits those seeking vocational training in mental health support. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue support roles in community and mental health settings, working with individuals and groups to strengthen wellbeing and connect people to services. Employment may be found in community services organisations, outreach programs and youth-focused support teams. Typical pathways include roles such as community support worker or community services worker. This outcome aligns with Certificate-level vocational study in Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
