Box Hill Institute
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you passionate about using your lived experience with mental health to assist others? The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work equips you with the skills to support wellbeing promotion in mental health services. Throughout this course, delivered by experienced facilitators, you'll engage in workplace practice scenarios to enhance your capabilities.
Upon completing this course, you'll be prepared for roles in various mental health settings, including residential facilities, outreach programs, and peer support initiatives. The curriculum is designed to reflect the role of individuals with personal experience of mental illness, whether as a consumer or carer, who work alongside professionals in mental health services.
By enrolling in the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, you'll gain practical insights and learn valuable techniques to empower others on their mental health journey. The program includes a mandatory 80 hour work placement, which will be discussed in detail during a "Preparation for Practice" session prior to placement.
Start your journey towards becoming a certified mental health peer worker today and make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector.
Delivery mode
Box Hill Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 1000 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
- 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill
- 853 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Inherent Requirements:
- Lived experience of Mental Health Recovery
To be eligible to undertake work placement, you must provide evidence of the following:
- current Working With Children (WWC) check (volunteer), where required working with young people
- current National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes listed (this may be requested)
- full current vaccination against COVID-19
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Box Hill Institute
From our very beginnings, we have emphasised practical, personal and flexible learning. We have always valued the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with industry and businesses to create job-specific courses and facilities.
We recognise that our instructors and staff are our best assets. You’ll benefit from their unique life and industry experiences, knowledge, and innovative ideas. They are dedicated to your learning experience and will equip you with skills for employment and life after studying.
Box Hill Institute now operates in 10 countries. We are registered to deliver professional education across the secondary, vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors. We offer a diverse range of courses to students, businesses and community groups.
