Yorke Institute
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)With diagnosed mental health issues are on the rise in Australia, there is now more demand than ever for mental health workers in the community services industry.
Working in the mental health sector can be a fulfilling and rewarding profession, where no two days are the same. Draw upon your own life experience to holistically help others be the best they can be and give them the tools they need to make progress in their lives.
If you’re looking to make a difference in your community and establish a rewarding career, this mental health qualification will give you the skills you need to succeed and be job-ready upon completion.
This pathway career provides longevity, variation and satisfaction while making a valuable contribution to people’s life.
Delivery mode
Yorke Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 70-72 Bathurst Street, Sydney
- 124 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
18 years old and above
Completion of Year 10 education or an appropriate Certificate II or III level qualification which demonstrates the student’s readiness for entry to AQF Level 3 or Pre-Training review with a Proficiency level of Language Literacy and Numeracy which is assessed by Yorke.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
Community Rehabilitation Worker
A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their qual...
About Yorke Institute
Our ongoing relationship with industry ensures our courses are current and relevant. By training on a curriculum designed to fill a skills shortage, our students graduate job-ready and with an immediate advantage as they are more employable.
We pride ourselves on selecting the very best, most highly qualified trainers that deliver at a very engaging level, ensuring that the individual needs of each student are met and instilling the confidence you need to succeed in your new career.
Yorke is committed to flexible learning accommodating work-life balance. That’s why we offer training in the evenings and weekends. Our courses also run over shorter time frames so you can graduate faster and begin your new career.
