Certificate
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
The peer workforce is the fastest growing workforce in mental health in AustraliaOur Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work will enable you to draw on your lived experience to contribute to the wellbeing of others within the mental health system as a consumer or carer peer worker. Peer workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.
Choosing to study this course at North Metropolitan TAFE is your first step to becoming a self-directed, life-long learner and will assist you to develop a wide range of skills that will enable you to become a valuable Graduate.
You must apply to study through Consumers of Mental Health Western Australia, see the How to apply tab below for more information.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
You must apply to study through Consumers of Mental Health Western Australia (COMHWA).
The Mental Health Commission supports COMHWA by providing subsidies to assist with the financial cost of studying. COMHWA leads a screening process for each new cohort of learners on an annual basis, therefore this course is available only to those who apply to study via COMHWA's recruitment process.
If you are an employer considering mental health peer workers or you currently have peer workers in your employment we can provide support in the form of a traineeship.
Please note however, that all course enquiries should be directed to Tracey Hennessy, Course Coordinator, Tracey.Hennessy@nmtafe.wa.edu.au, as potential students who are working in a peer work role could be eligible to join the course and/or apply for RPL.
If you would like information on the times for next recruitment round please contact COMHWA on 9258 8911.