Peer Support Worker Courses in Canberra
Peer Support Workers in mental health provide guidance and encouragement to individuals affected by mental health issues, utilising shared experiences to facilitate support.
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Get qualified to work as a Peer Support Worker in Canberra with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CHC43315
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) is for students wanting to work or volunteer providing support to people affected by mental illness or have a psychiatric disability. Students complete 15 units which focus heavily on foundation interpersonal skills such as building relationships, working collaboratively, and working with diverse cultural groups. Additionally, students graduate with practical skills and knowledge in trauma informed care, drug and alcohol issues affecting mental health and st...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC32015
Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is excellent for students seeking careers as community services workers. Students begin with the foundation skills essential for maintaining personal safety while helping others. They learn how to manage personal stress, and communicate with clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Students are then able to choose electives to pursue career interests such as working with the elderly, working with children and young people, drugs and alcohol...
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Duration
4 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC43515
Duration
5 weeks - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
If you’ve lived through mental illness and would like to help others through their own recovery why not consider the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515). This nationally recognised training qualification will teach you how to apply your lived experience in mental health to providing recovery oriented mental health services — as either a volunteer or paid worker. The course covers: trauma, drug and alcohol, planning group activities, working with carers, managing personal stressors, work h...
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Duration
5 weeks - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHC53315
Duration
11 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is perfect for students seeking careers as community services workers supporting people with mental health issues. Students learn about working collaboratively, maintaining personal safety, helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, facilitating recovery, as well as managing grief and trauma.
The Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.
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Duration
11 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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