Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC43515
State Code:
AWL6
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
645
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.


No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
- eight (8) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least five (5) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (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.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB41 CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work 40 Unit of competency
AVB43 CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector 35 Unit of competency
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVB42 CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers 40 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB62 CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy 50 Unit of competency
AVB63 CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Electives - Consumer Peer Work Specialisation

All Group A units must be completed for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB40 CHCPWK004 Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Career Peer Work Specialisation

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Peer Work).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB39 CHCPWK005 Work effectively with carers as a mental health peer worker 40 Unit of competency
4. Other Electives

At least 5 units must be completed from any of the elective groups listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WG743 CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services 90 Unit of competency
AVB52 CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies 30 Unit of competency
AWA78 CHCGRP004 Deliver structured programs 35 Unit of competency
WA907 TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
AVC48 CHCCDE002 Develop and implement community programs 55 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC43 CHCCDE007 Develop and provide community projects 35 Unit of competency
AVB68 CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships 55 Unit of competency
AVC12 CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 40 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVB64 CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers 40 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
AUI59 BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
AVB34 CHCSOH002 Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services 60 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
WA871 TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AUI81 BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC95 CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVB67 CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services 55 Unit of competency
AVB65 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues 80 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
AVC92 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
AVC42 CHCCDE008 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
AVC53 CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AVC49 CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes 35 Unit of competency
AVC54 CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families 40 Unit of competency
WG828 CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
AVB37 CHCSET002 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 50 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVB66 CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 70 Unit of competency
WG836 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families 40 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC44 CHCCDE006 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
AWB05 CHCEDU011 Work with parents or carers of very young children 55 Unit of competency
AVB35 CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J033 CHC42912 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10620) MENTAL HEALTH PEER WORK Traineeship