Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Admissions

Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.

Non school leavers without formal qualifications are welcome to apply.

Other requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old at the commencement of the course
• Students must have a valid Working With Children Check (Volunteer or Employee), or be prepared to obtain this prior to placement
• Students must have a valid National Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placement)
• Students may be required to obtain an NDIS worker screening check prior to placement

* If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their National Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the non-clinical mental health environment

• Students may be required to obtain an NDIS worker screening check prior to placement
• Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies
• Access to a computer with an internet connection, a microphone and a webcam

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure

To obtain the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work students must complete 15 units made up of 8 core and 7 elective units in addition to a 80 hour work placement. Students will be supported in finding a suitable work placement.

The course includes a mix of delivery methods, such as face-to-face class time, online work, and project work.

Assessment requires group work, actor simulation, role play, written assignments. Students may be required to attend other campuses from time to time for events and other course engagements.