Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Overview

(Please note displayed fees are for 2023 and may change for 2024.)

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 work in mental health services in roles that support, mentor or advocate for consumers or carers, or people with lived experience who have a career goal to work as a Mental Health Peer Worker.

Wodonga TAFE teachers, in partnership with Mental Health Victoria trainers, deliver the training in this course.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.

Locations

• Online Delivery and In The Workplace

When You Can Enrol

Please refer your interest to Mental Health Victoria via the EOI form located on their website: https://www.mhvic.org.au/workforce/peer-workforce-development Please note submitting an EOI is the only way to get your details into the Mental Health Victoria system. They will contact you once the next intake date is set, at which stage you can submit an application to study the qualification.

Duration

Full-time: 12 months.

Schedule

Course delivery is face-to-face face via Zoom weekly sessions. All workshops will be held on the same day and time of the week to ensure consistency. Enrolled students will receive a detailed schedule.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this qualification, participants must be currently working in a peer work role (paid or unpaid) at least one day per week for the duration of the course, or be in a position to be placed in a workplace one day per week. 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

Field Placement

This course requires 160 hours of work placement.

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.

Compulsory Units

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers
CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Certification

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

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $3,480.00 (Tuition $3,480.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $696.00 (Tuition $696.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $5,220.00 (Tuition $5,220.00, Materials $0.00)

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 Fees

Materials fees may apply for course enrolments.

Careers

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

Pathways

Further study opportunities may include the Diploma of Community Services.
Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Certificate IV in Community Services, Diploma of Community Services

How to apply

• Please refer your interest to Mental Health Victoria via the EOI form here located on their website here: https://www.mhvic.org.au/workforce/peer-workforce-development
• Please note submitting an EOI is the only way to get your details into the Mental Health Victoria system. They will contact you once the next intake date is set, at which stage you can submit an online application to study the qualification.
• On receipt of your course application you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).
• Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox.
• Please allow one hour to complete the LLN assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the assessment.
• Your LLN assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
• If you are unable to access the LLN Robot link please contact our Customer Experience team as soon as possible.
• Note: Completion of and passing the LLN assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

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.