CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

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 health and safety.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Crisis Support Worker

$1,250 weekly pay

Support Worker

$960 weekly pay

Volunteer Coordinator

$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aboriginal Community Care Worker

$1,050 weekly pay

Aged Care Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

Art Therapist

$1,250 weekly pay

Career Counsellor

$2,115 weekly pay

Caseworker

$1,350 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work CHC43515. 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 a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

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.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.