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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (VIC Only) CHC43515

Study Method
Blended, Online, Virtual
Provider
Hammond Institute
Recognition
Australian Qualifications Framework, Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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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 carer and who work in mental health services in roles that support consumer peers or carer peers. Workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Mental Health Peer Support Worker
  • Participation Coordinator
  • Carer Consultant
  • Carer Support Worker
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Recognition

Australian Qualifications Framework
This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Box Hill
      • Craigieburn
      • Dandenong
      • Melton
      • Werribee

Duration and Study Load

  • 10 Months

Delivery

Delivery methods
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:

  • Lectures / Instructions
  • Pre-reading
  • Demonstrations and modelling
  • Practice opportunities
  • Brainstorming activities
  • Group discussions
  • Guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies

Delivery Structure

  • Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement
  • The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone unit

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 

  • There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate IV level course without completing lower ranked qualifications
  • Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities

Admission Requirements

Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements:

  • Age: must be 17 years or over
  • Undertake Pre-Training Review
  • Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) is desirable to participate in the course.
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Work Placement

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

Assessment

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects / Research Reviews

Subjects

Core Units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPWK001Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
And more!
Elective 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
And more!
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Payment Options

  • This course is eligible for Victorian Skills First funding
  • This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding
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About Hammond Institute

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.

Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)