Certificate
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work 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.
Lived experience workers also include informal carers such as family members, friends or others who care for those experiencing mental health conditions outside of an employment or volunteer setting. They draw on their own life-changing experiences and journey, their use and knowledge of available services to support others.
Designed to ensure a balance between theory and practical learning, this qualification provides an opportunity for students to build on their lived experience as well as their work experience to gain a nationally recognised qualification in mental health peer work.
In addition to your coursework, you will undertake 80 hours of work placement activities, ensuring you are prepared for practical work in industry upon completion of your studies.
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is a self-sourced placement program. Self-sourcing placements not only allow students to use the application process as a learning and development opportunity, but has also been strongly endorsed by our industry partners who prefer to review student applications on their merit and suitability, thus reflecting current industry expectations.
Students will be supported to source placements and provided links to known placement opportunities as they arise.
As a graduate of this certificate, you will be equipped to work with a level of autonomy while receiving general guidance from experienced practitioners and professionals. This hands-on experience will contribute significantly to your readiness for a successful career in the field.