AMA Training Services

CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Peer Work)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification reflects the role of workers who have lived experience of mental illness as either a consumer or carer and who work in mental health services in roles that support consumer peers or carer peers.

Workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services.

Work may focus on engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as residential rehabilitation, work in clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organisations. This work may also involve supported employment and programmed respite care.

Delivery mode

AMA Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

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

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $2,450 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$2,450
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$2,450
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with AMA Training Services to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $2,450 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Peer Work) will prepare you for the following roles.

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

Volunteer Coordinator

The efforts of social welfare programs often rely on the dedication of groups of volunteers that are consistently turning over. From those still in...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Support Worker

A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

About AMA Training Services

AMA Training Services has built a reputation as a high quality national training provider through dedicated staff and skilled trainers, maintaining strong academic rigour and ensuring the learning outcomes empower students to be better at what they do. We are focused on serving the general community, the private sector and government with highly capable graduates, when it comes to flexibility and high standards of education and assessment AMA Training Services truly stands alone.

AMA Training Services is a trading name of AMA Services (WA) Pty Ltd, part of the Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc. group of companies.