Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Overview

In collaboration with Mental Health Victoria, Wodonga TAFE is offering enrolment into the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. This specialist, nationally recognised course is specifically designed for workers who have lived experience as either a consumer or carer and who are currently employed in mental health services in roles that use a peer work framework. Wodonga TAFE teachers, in partnership with Mental Health Victoria facilitators, deliver the training in this course, with rolling enrolments that allow students to commence studying at any time of the year (subject to eligibility criteria).

Where and When

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Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Duration

Full-time: 14 months.

Requirements

To be eligible to enrol in this qualification, participants must be currently working in a peer work role (paid or unpaid) at least one day per week or have been offered a placement/employment commencing prior to the start of the course with a minimum of one workday per week.

A Working With Children's Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check are mandatory for the participation and completion of placement. Industry partners will not provide field placement opportunities without these checks being undertaken. Evidence of the WWCC letter of approval or the WWCC identification card must be provided during orientation.

Information for Ineligible Participants

If you are not eligible for this course, but are considering a future career in peer work, you may wish to read the information brochure 'So you want to be a peer worker?' available at https://www.mhvic.org.au

The Victorian Department of Health are offering a new Peer Cadet Program, which provides paid work experience opportunities in part-time lived and living experience positions at non-government community health service providers throughout Victoria.
To learn more about the program, visit the website Peer Cadet Program

Field Placement

This course requires 160 hours of work placement.

Assessment

Materials for this course have been developed in partnership with Mental Health Victoria, drawing heavily on work produced by the Mental Health Coordinating Council on behalf of Community Mental Health Australia, funded and distributed by the National Mental Health Commission.

Skills Developed

Through this course you will draw on your lived experience of mental illness as either a consumer or carer to further understand and support peers in the mental health sector. You will develop skills and knowledge to work with diverse people to promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing through a nationally accepted model of peer work framed by empowerment and trauma informed practice.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Compulsory Units

Selectable Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials

• Materials fees may apply for course enrolments.

Pathways

Further study opportunities may include the Diploma of Community Services.

Careers

Work in Mental Health Services as a Mental Health Peer Worker.

How To Apply

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

If the Apply Now button is not visible, submit an enquiry and we'll let you know when course applications open.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.