CERTIFICATE IV IN MENTAL HEALTH

As with all government-accredited courses, entry-level requirements regarding literacy and numeracy skills exist when enrolling.

If you have a certified;

• Year 12 certificate of education
  OR
• Certificate III or higher qualification (e.g. certificate IV, bachelor’s degree, etc.)

After submitting your enrolment application we will ask you to provide us with a certified copy of them, to show that you meet the literacy and numeracy skills entry requirements.

If you don’t have such qualifications, let us know, and we will arrange for you to take an entry assessment to qualify.

Please note this course has a minimum age requirement of 18.

The WA government has announced that training for the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is FREE in 2025 for both concession and non-concession trainees through Jobs and Skills WA.

To be eligible for this Government subsidy you must reside in Western Australia and be an Australian Citizen or hold an eligible visa.

This nationally accredited qualification is AUSTUDY approved with full time training over seven months.

Weekly classes are delivered live online.

Classes are scheduled four times a week on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (inclusive).

Whilst most classes are live online, there are approximately four oncampus ‘face to face’ sessions, comprising field trips and practical assessments scheduled over the 7 months. These oncampus training sessions are scheduled on either Saturday and/or Sunday at LiFE Academy’s Central Campus (Wangara WA) or Bush Campus (Wanneroo WA) – dates to be advised.

Whilst it is important for students to attend 80% or more of their classes ‘face to face’ (live online or oncampus) at the times scheduled, the classes can be accessed on your phone so you can listen in at the park, in the comfort of home or wherever you like! The online classes are also recorded making it easy for you to catch up on any classes missed.

In addition to the training sessions timetabled, there are 80 hours of ‘face to face’ Workplacement for the Certificate IV qualification.  Your availability for suitable work placement hours can affect your completion date. If you are already working in this field there is a pathway for you to have this recognised.

This course commences on Wednesday, 5th March.

Part 1A – Wednesday 5th March – Sunday 15th June
Part 1B – Tuesday 17th June – Sunday 20th July
Part 2 – Tuesday 22nd July to Saturday 20th September

Weekly Classes:
Saturday Training Sessions – 9.30am to 5.30pm (mostly live online)
Sunday Training Sessions – 9.30am to 5.30pm (mostly live online)
Tuesday Training Sessions – 5.30pm to 9.00pm (live online)
Thursday Training Sessions – 5.30pm to 9.00pm (live online)

Easter Saturday – 19th April 2025 – No Training Scheduled
Easter Sunday –  20th April 2025 – No Training Scheduled
Mothers Day – Sunday 11th May 2025  – Recorded class (view anytime)
Fathers Day – Sunday 7th September 2025  – Recorded class (view anytime)

We have tried to make the application process as simple as possible, but if you have any issues, don’t worry, we are here to help.

To avoid missing out, we recommend completing the application to the best of your ability as soon as possible, we can then assist with any issues you may have encountered along the way. 

Application Process

1. Click here to view the 2025 Timetable – Certificate IV & Diploma.
2. Fill out the application form (link at the end of this page).
3. After completing the application form, you will be emailed the following forms to finalise your application.
   • Learning Needs Questionnaire
   • Concession Evidence (if applicable)
   • Comprehension & Training Tasks
   • Proof of Language, Literacy & Numeracy  (Year 12 or equivalent)
   • Recognition of units already completed (if applicable)
   • View the Student Handbook

After completing the application form, we will arrange a phone appointment (if you have not already had one). Completing the points in step three allows us to process the complete application and secure your spot if successful.