Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community

Program Overview

Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community

Course Overview

This skill set is designed to provide an introduction to working within the mental health peer workforce in a range of settings where peer work occurs.

Course Outcome

Statement of Attainment

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units from the list below.

Core Units

• CHCPWK001: Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
  • This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for working with the mental health peer workforce in a range of settings where peer work occurs.
• CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically
  • This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
• HLTWHS006: Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  • This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.

Ways to Study

• Online: You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom.

Study Mode

Payment Options

• Payment plan: If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
• Upfront payment: This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How to Apply

• Direct application: If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate IV in Mental Health: Begin your career in the community services or health industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work in mental health in a broad range of settings.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work: Specifically designed for people who have a lived experience of mental illness and personal recovery, this course will allow you to support people in their journey of recovery from mental illness.
• Case Management Skill Set: Take the next step in your career in health or community services with this additional skill set that will qualify you to work as a case manager in a diverse range of settings.