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Develop your skills in mental health peer work with this mid-level qualification. Learn how to guide and provide advice to aid people in their journey of recovery from mental illness. This course has been designed for people with a lived experience of mental illness (as a consumer or carer) who want to work or volunteer within the mental health sector. Growth in the mental health peer workforce is strong..
In this course you can choose to specialise in either consumer peer work or carer peer work. In both specialisations you'll 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.
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:Online / On Campus
Average duration:12 months
Locations:
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Tallon Street, Caboolture, QLD, 4510
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.
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Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.
The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.
There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.
Enquire with TAFE Queensland to check your eligibility
This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.
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TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
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