Job Training Institute
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is a course you can choose to specialise in either consumer peer work or carer peer work. In both specialisations you will develop communication skills, learn how to work with a diverse range of people, and gain experience working within the recovery framework. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to succeed in the industry.
This qualification 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 peer or carer peers. Workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.
Upon Completion of this course you will be qualified to work in a range of residential, outreach, and peer support programs as a mental health peer worker.
Delivery mode
Job Training Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 4, 259 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
- Level 3/ 237 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- An online application or written enrolment form.
- A pre-enrolment interview with JTI Career Consultant.
- Completed Pre-training review form which includes Language, Literacy, &Numeracy
- Completed Computer Skills Test form
- Identification Documents.
- A Photo ID
- A completed self-declaration form (government-funded students only).
- Completed Year 10.
- Relevant work/life experience.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Job Training Institute
Job Training Institute are an Australian based institute that has provided quality training to both the domestic and international markets for the past 10 years. They have built a reputation on career-focused qualifications and aim to provide students with job-ready training and the best career outcomes.
