Centacare Institute

CHCSS00103

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) The CHCSS00103 Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set at Centacare Institute is a nationally recognised program designed specifically for individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either as a consumer or a carer. The course provides a pathway for new entrants into the mental health workforce, equipping them with the practical skills and ethical framework needed to support others on their recovery journeys. Participants learn to purposefully apply their own lived experience to foster hope and empowerment, while developing essential competencies in legal and ethical work practices and peer-support methodologies. This skill set also serves as a direct credit toward higher qualifications, such as the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Delivery mode

Centacare Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 45 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia, SA

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $300 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Centacare Institute.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Months
Estimated fee* $300 $0

Career opportunities

The Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Support Worker

A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Peer Support Worker

Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Community Support Worker

Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...

Avg yearly income $74,984
Entry barriers Low

About Centacare Institute

Centacare Institute provides evidence-informed, practical education by integrating current research with a unique focus on lived-experience and trauma-responsive training. Backed by a dedicated research team and a history of community-led learning, the Institute ensures that its programs are both empathetic and effective. This approach equips students with the up-to-date skills and real-world insights necessary to drive meaningful change within the community services sector.