Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work - CHC43515

Qualification Overview:

Qualification Name:
Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
CHC43515

Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.

Why study Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work?

This qualification reflects the function of workers into dealing with mental illness on a daily basis as either caregivers or consumers and who work in mental health services in positions that support peers who are either consumers of services or caregivers. Employees in the mental health field might be found working for community, public, private, or government administered services.

The candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work, as specified in the assessment requirements of the units of competency, to acquire this qualification.

This does not require any certification, legislative or licensing to apply for this
qualification at the time of publication.

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The Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work gives understanding to those employees who have dealt with mental illness on a daily basis as either consumers or caregivers and who work in mental health services in positions that support peers who are either consumers or services or caregivers.

What evidence of documents you need?

We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:

Evidence of Learning

Photo (latest)
Passport
Resume / CV
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
Current employment contracts
Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
Apprenticeship papers (if available)
OHS/WHS policies and procedures
Safe work method statements
Job safety analysis (if available)

FIVE Steps to get your qualification?

The following are the five steps involved in obtaining a desired qualification through RPL:

Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.

Packaging Rules

Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Total number of units = 15

8 core units
7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 5 units from the electives listed below
up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work)

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Peer Work)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008	Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPWK001	Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPWK002	Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services
CHCPWK003	Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

Group A – CONSUMER PEER WORK specialisation

CHCPWK004

Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work

Group B – CARER PEER WORK specialisation

CHCPWK005

Work effectively with carers as a mental health peer worker

Other electives

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCADV002	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCADV005	Provide systems advocacy services
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCDE001	Support community participation in planning processes
CHCCDE002	Develop and implement community programs
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007	Develop and provide community projects
CHCCDE008	Support community action
CHCDEV002	Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU011	Work with parents or carers of very young children
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP004	Deliver structured programs
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS006	Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH002	Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBCMM401	Make a presentation
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBRES401	Analyse and present research information
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
TAEDEL401A	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDES401A	Design and develop learning programs