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Certificate IV|Nationally Recognised Training

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

CHC43515

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Duration6 Months
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ModeBlended
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StartEnroll Anytime
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Placement80 hours

Course Overview

CHC43515 – Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work qualification reflects the role of workers who have lived experience of mental illness as either a consumer or career and who work in mental health services in roles that support consumer peers or career peers. Workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers Nationally Recognised Training (NRT), ensuring our courses meet national quality standards. This means the qualification you earn with us is recognised and respected by employers and education providers across Australia.

Career Outcomes

Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Participation Coordinator
Career Consultant
Career Support Worker
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Community Support Worker
Coordinator - Mental Health (Career Peer Work)

Industry Snapshot

$1,374Weekly Pay
Very StrongGrowth
36,000 workersEmployment
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Further Study Pathways

Diplomas from Community Services Training Package

Entry Requirements

  • 1Age: must be 17 years or over.
  • 2Pre-Training Review.
  • 3LLN assessment.
  • 4Computer literacy.

Delivery & Assessment

Delivery Methods

  • Lectures / Instructions
  • Pre-reading
  • Demonstrations and modeling
  • Practice opportunities
  • Brainstorming activities
  • Group discussions
  • Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities

Locations

  • Blended (Live Virtual Class)
  • Dandenong
  • Werribee

The delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced learning, workshops, and work placement.

Assessment Methods

Knowledge QuestionsWritten Assignment & Case StudiesWorkplace AssessmentLog BookProjects / Research Reviews

Units of Competency

15 units total
Core8 units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma-informed care
CHCMHS008Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical well-being
CHCPWK001Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPWK002Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers
CHCPWK003Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective7 units
CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Work Placement

80
Minimum Hours

of supervised work placement required

To achieve Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work qualification the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.

Placement Requirements

Valid Police Checks (with no disclosures)
Valid Working with the Children Check

If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placement.

Key Details

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Course CodeCHC43515
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Duration6 Months
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Delivery ModeBlended, Workplace
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Start DateEnroll Anytime
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Placement80 hours
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LevelCertificate IV

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