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Free CERT IV in Mental Health for Industry Workers - Charles Darwin University. Saving $2500+ for (NT Only)

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Free CERT IV in Mental Health for Industry Workers - Charles Darwin University. Saving $2500+ for (NT Only)
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LD3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:36 stapps.cdu.edu.au (3264 clicks)
Last edited 16/03/2017 - 10:53 by 1 other user

Long-time follower. First time poster.

Not advertised but Charles Darwin University is currently offering Free CERT IV in Mental Health for people from NT working in the industry. All study is conducted online. Don't know if it's only for Territorians but I just received my first 5 units free of charge. Valid until 31 Mar 17 but must finish the course by 31 Mar 18 then the fees come in for the remaining Units that need to be completed. Saving around $2500.

UPDATE 2: Email stating fees are waived. http://imgur.com/a/tCGgb

UPDATE 16 March

We have been informed that this course is only available for people that live in the NT and currently working in the industry. Please do not call if you do not fulfill these requirements.

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  • nmachine on 15/03/2017 - 15:39
    +1

    broken link

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:42
      +2

      Fixed. Thank you. It's not advertised as free. But it is.

      • nmachine on 15/03/2017 - 15:44
        +8

        So how do we know it's free? Not meaning to sound like a smart ass but I don't want to sign up without seeing anything written down that it's free. The UTas courses have all clearly spelled out they were free on their website.

        • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:46
          +2

          Give them a ring mate. The course manager confirmed the course was free until 31 Mar 17. Got 5 of my mates on it and we're not getting charge any fees. Just trying to spread the word. Like i said dunno if its for Territorians only.

        • OneBillionDeals on 15/03/2017 - 16:00

          @D3NI3D: 2017 or 2018?

          Gotta be consistent

        • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 16:04
          +1

          @OneBillionDeals:

          Apply by 31 Mar 17 to get it free and you have a year to complete it until the fees come in affect.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:26
          +13

          @D3NI3D:

          Thanks, this will assist in my pursuit of providing unsolicited unneeded unqualified mental health advice over the internet.

        • strangeloops66 on 15/03/2017 - 22:13
          +1

          @Scrooge McDuck:

          You're crazy…

        • harrribo on 15/03/2017 - 22:24

          @Scrooge McDuck:

          just the exact thoughts I had … 👍🏽

  • easternculture on 15/03/2017 - 15:43

    Nice

  • ndagudbargain on 15/03/2017 - 15:46

    From their website:
    Course Fees

    The following Fees are applicable to this course:

    Domestic Students
    VET Tuition Fee
    This course is subsidised by the NT Government. Information about VET Tuition fees for NT residents is available VET Student Guide or VET Fees online
    2017: Tuition Fees for 2017 will be charged at $2.90 per nominal hour for NT residents. Information about 2017 VET Tuition fees for NT residents is available 2017 VET Fees.pdf

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:47
      +1

      As above its not advertised. I'm getting it for free. Give them a ring to find out more.

  • hbb2005 on 15/03/2017 - 15:48

    I guess it's not a free course according to the course fees section.

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:50

      Like I said its not advertised. Give them a ring.

  • PVA on 15/03/2017 - 15:49
    +3

    Only one third is free then, 5 out of 15 units.?

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:49

      The course manager said he will release the units as we complete them.

      • PVA on 15/03/2017 - 15:57
        +8

        It's not for me but hope you do well with it.

  • keisha3100 on 15/03/2017 - 15:55
    +16

    Just rang them. Not free unless you're receiving some form of Centrelink allowance. Typical - pay taxes for over 30 years and get jack shit

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:57
      +1

      I work full-time. and not on any benefits.

      • keisha3100 on 15/03/2017 - 15:59
        +2

        Well that's what they just told me :(

        Have a look at the link I just posted about the fees. Just be careful you don't get stung with any fees, get it in writing

      • Vernon77 on 15/03/2017 - 19:42

        Since you are working full time, do you think you will be able to finish the certificate within a year??

        • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 20:33

          Yea, work is supporting me doing it. My supervisor was the one that found out it was free and told me to apply. And I've been granted 4 hrs study leave per week should be enough.

        • Vernon77 on 15/03/2017 - 21:45

          @D3NI3D: Oh I see. Im thinking of taking it but I work at a financial firm full time, so not sure yet. Do you work in an area related to health/mental health?

        • n3xia on 15/03/2017 - 22:15

          @D3NI3D: Are they aware of the placement component to the course?

        • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 22:25

          @Binni:
          Yea, kinda. But the qualification is very handy to have.

          @n3xia:

          Yes, they are well aware. My company deals with complex behaviour clients but I only work as minion (non-qual).

    • roddy84 on 15/03/2017 - 15:59
      +32

      And how does that make you feel?

      • keisha3100 on 15/03/2017 - 16:01

        Totally (profanity) pissed off!!! People who work hard get shat on

        • roddy84 on 15/03/2017 - 16:22
          +16

          Now that you have had a chance to vent do you feel better?

        • railspider on 15/03/2017 - 17:07
          +5

          Well, I mean, you would certainly have more money being a worker rather than a dole bludger. That's something.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:05
          +1

          Totally (profanity) pissed off!!! People who work hard get shat on

          And how can you respond to that in a way which aligns with your values?

        • Al Kider on 15/03/2017 - 19:11

          @rob74: NO!!! (profanity) YOU!

        • ChillBro on 15/03/2017 - 19:21
          +5

          @rob74:

          @keisha3100, you now owe rob74 $5000.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:28
          +2

          @railspider:

          Well, I mean, you would certainly have more money being a worker rather than a dole bludger. That's something.

          But the rate of pay for dole bludging is (infinitely) higher.

        • railspider on 15/03/2017 - 19:48
          +3

          @Scrooge McDuck: You couldn't pay me enough to satisfy dole requirements (dealing with centrelink, job service providers, etc). Most frustrating 'job' you'll ever have!

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 20:01

          @railspider:

          Speaking from experience?

        • keisha3100 on 15/03/2017 - 21:42

          @Scrooge McDuck: Having been a case manager dealing with the unemployed - if they spent as much time trying to avoid work, some of them would be able to get a decent job.

          Some unemployed people are genuine, more than happy to help them

        • keisha3100 on 15/03/2017 - 21:46

          @ChillBro: LOL

      • kudoz on 15/03/2017 - 16:24
        +5

        lol, someone already started their studies in the field ;)

    • kudoz on 15/03/2017 - 16:23
      +14

      yeah, I mean geez they just piss away that money building hospitals, roads, schools, footpaths, busways and buying silly stuff like firetrucks, ambulances, buses…

      I mean who the hell uses any of THOSE things!

      /s

      • artfuldodger on 15/03/2017 - 17:19
        +19

        but what have the Romans ever done for us?

    • aoeueoa on 15/03/2017 - 21:50

      You know how you can safely sit on your computer and
      -not fear for your life
      -not worry about the power going out
      -be able to drink water from the tap without fearing your colon will invert
      -be able to pickup a phone and order a pizza
      -be able to pickup your phone and call someone to come and save your life if you were dying
      -be able to even ask the question "what can i waste money on tonight?"

      Well, all that is because we pay taxes. If that is jack shit to you, piss off to Zimbabwe and pay your taxes there and see what you get for it.

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 15:59
      +13

      I give up. Trying to help. ITS NOT ADVERTISED AS FREE. Might as well delete the post.

  • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 16:03
    +2

    How do I post a photo I have a screenshot an email saying all fees are wiped from CDU.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/03/2017 - 16:05
      +1

      imgur

  • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 16:09
    +3

    Email pic uploaded. http://imgur.com/a/tCGgb

  • power71 on 15/03/2017 - 16:10
    -1

    I hope their not scre*wing with your mind?

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 16:11
      +1

      My mental health is pretty good. :)

  • bdl on 15/03/2017 - 16:36
    +14

    YOU'D BE CRAZY TO MISS THIS BARGAIN!

      • bdl on 15/03/2017 - 17:09
        +4

        There are no eneloops in the 50s

      • Al Kider on 15/03/2017 - 19:14
        +2

        Or sarcasm.

      • c0balt on 15/03/2017 - 19:17

        Maybe the funny part of the 50s.. hanging around with a young Rodney Dangerfield :)

  • VictoriousBboy on 15/03/2017 - 16:42
    +3

    Is this only for people in the NT?

    • lostn on 15/03/2017 - 22:09

      Charles Darwin was English. He didn't live in Darwin.

  • Munr00 on 15/03/2017 - 16:44

    Link doesn't work :(

  • Nikangel88 on 15/03/2017 - 16:50

    Not working!

  • Joyoz on 15/03/2017 - 16:55

    Really interested in this already studying a health profession and wanted to do MHFA Blended course but this might help. Link didn't work so I searched for it and signed up. It gave me to the option to excempt fees so waiting for a reply.

    Do you already need to be attending an affiliated university to sign up?

  • edgar28 on 15/03/2017 - 17:03

    Do you have to sign up and click the option to exempt fees?

  • railspider on 15/03/2017 - 17:08
    +1

    Anyone not from the NT confirmed that this course is free?

    Appears to only be subsidized for NT residents, however I haven't called the phone number to check this.

  • Tafe on 15/03/2017 - 17:12
    +10

    I strongly suspect this is for Territorians only

    https://nt.gov.au/learning/adult-education-and-training/nort…

    You will see the course on this list. The requirements to get it free are:

    • live in the Northern Territory (NT)
    • are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa without work or study restrictions; or are a New Zealand citizen who has lived in Australia for over six months
    • are at least 17 years old and have left school
    • preferably don't already have a Certificate III level qualification or above.
    • n3xia on 16/03/2017 - 00:47
      +1

      Yes I thought that might be the case too. Next person to call CDU should ask why it's free and enlighten us all

    • nkrdlyk on 16/03/2017 - 15:38

      How would one prove they're in the NT?

  • cmcv on 15/03/2017 - 17:13

    Link seems broken, I just tried it.

  • Shitforbrains on 15/03/2017 - 17:35
    +5

    I would love to do this. But I am not in the Northern Territory. Also I have severe mental health issues.

    • aerona on 15/03/2017 - 17:38
      +2

      Wait for a deal for a mirror

    • ApplePineapplePen on 15/03/2017 - 17:38

      ME TOO!

    • Yaren24 on 15/03/2017 - 18:58
      +6

      Everyone has mental health issues, don't worry about it.

      • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:18
        +2

        I have PTSD from reading the Dating & Relationships Forum. @_@

    • NigelTufnel on 16/03/2017 - 12:15
      +1

      Also I have severe mental health issues.

      Username checks out.

      • ChillBro on 16/03/2017 - 13:43
        +1

        His issues go up to 11

  • n3xia on 15/03/2017 - 17:38
    +2

    Great post OP. I would enrol but I saw this:
    "To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency."

    Not ideal for those working full time. Sounds like there is some kind of placement component to the course.

    • Kevan2 on 15/03/2017 - 17:49
      +2

      80 hours = ie complete assignments and pass. Also there may be some field work to do. Here is who I like to do my field work. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley_Quinn

      • Maverick-au on 15/03/2017 - 19:57
        +3

        80 hours = ie complete assignments and pass.

        The 80 hours quoted is work placement, the time allocated for the course is ten to fourteen times that.

        "This course has a total of between 803
        and 965 hours"

  • shortgum on 15/03/2017 - 17:44

    I think you can just apply to see where it will go. Nothing to lose really and interesting to find out what's happen

    • Kevan2 on 15/03/2017 - 17:50

      Just diary to cancel in the prescribe time if there is a fee.

  • omgitzrick on 15/03/2017 - 17:53
    +4

    Just spoke with them on the phone and confirmed that it's free. Awesome!

    • D3NI3D on 15/03/2017 - 18:06
      +4

      Finally.

      • HAWAENT on 15/03/2017 - 18:08

        It is free if you live in NT. For rest, you won't be able to enroll as this course is offered in Mixed mode i.e you can partially study online and have to complete some workshop oncampus

        • omgitzrick on 15/03/2017 - 18:13

          When I asked she said it could be completed externally. YMMV. I do live in the NT though :)

        • HAWAENT on 15/03/2017 - 18:23

          @omgitzrick:

          Called and confirmed ..Its free for 12 month (If you complete your course with this time then its free)

  • Save Medicare on 15/03/2017 - 17:58
    +9

    Be careful if you're a high school student thinking about doing this to boost your cv/interview performance. Some med schools (Monash, possibly others) will not consider your application as an undergrad if you've done a cert iv.

    • Jenny Death on 15/03/2017 - 18:38

      Friend,, is there a specific reason they'd shy away from someone with qualifications?

      • Save Medicare on 15/03/2017 - 18:42
        +3

        Certain universities like Monash only offer undergrad-entry courses to people who have not done post-secondary training. It's just how they're structured.If you've already done a cert IV, you are considered a non-school-leaver, even if you just left school.

        If you already have an undergraduate degree (3 year bachelor's equivalent), there is a separate graduate entry scheme which considers your GAMSAT and GPA/WAM in addition to your interview.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:37

          So don't list the qualifications you don't want to be considered…?

        • Save Medicare on 15/03/2017 - 19:44

          @Scrooge McDuck: The government spends approximately $1M in the training of a medical student over the course of their degree (no citation sorry).

          Competition for metropolitan school leavers is so high that you basically need an ATAR of above 99.50 (top 0.5% of the state) and a UMAT of above 95 (top 5% of the country) to have a good chance of getting in.

          A lot of work goes into med school admissions. It's not as simple as just not listing your qualifications. They will know.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 15/03/2017 - 19:59

          @tony abbott:

          Nice post, but you didn't explain the last 3 words:

          They will know.

          How?

        • lostn on 15/03/2017 - 22:12

          @Scrooge McDuck: Universities share info with each other maybe.

        • KutchAu on 16/03/2017 - 00:44

          @lostn: if it's the same as a bachelor (I'm assuming it is), universities can automatically access previous tertiary training of a candidate through the automated results transfer system (ARTS). There's a bit of information about it here and there if you google that (e.g. this or this) - that's how medical schools get results of a candidates bachelor degree when deciding who to interview etc

  • dexx on 15/03/2017 - 18:01

    I wonder if this Cert4 could be an avenue into a uni course in Mental Health or Psychology. ie either negates the need for an entrance score of gives heaps of unit exemptions.

  • HAWAENT on 15/03/2017 - 18:03
    +3

    It is free if you live in NT. For rest, you won't be able to enroll as this course is offered in Mixed mode i.e you can partially study online and have to complete some workshop oncampus

  • jv on 15/03/2017 - 18:11
    +1

    CERT IV in Mental Health - Charles Darwin University.

    Does the top student get a Darwin Award ?

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 15/03/2017 - 18:15

    Can anyone straight up confirm if this is 100% free and 100% of the course? I don't wanna do only 5 units, and I don't wanna have to actually pay anything.

    Last year I did a course on youth work that had a fair few units dedicated to mental health and if this allows for RPL's it seems like a pretty quick way for me to throw another certificate in the pile while I'm doing my bachelor at the moment.

    Cheers, guys!

    • Cleremy on 16/03/2017 - 00:09

      You must be one of the rare breed that likes homework.

      • TheDukeOfNukem on 17/03/2017 - 09:38

        Either that or I've been stuck in some form of education for as long as I can remember and I just want to get the (profanity) out and get a decent paying job, and an extra certificate with little to no effort may come in handy at some point.

  • mrham on 15/03/2017 - 18:21
    +1

    If I sign up do I get a free iPad?

    • cmcv on 15/03/2017 - 18:28

      Possibly but admin & postage maybe $999.99

    • DarwinBoy on 16/03/2017 - 00:32

      Free Buffalo and barra posted upon completion.

  • deebrie on 15/03/2017 - 18:23
    +1

    I rang and they did in fact say it's free. For the first 12 months. So if it takes longer to complete or they only offer certain classes once a year (and that time has already passed), you'll have to pay.

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