C4425 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

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Plan: C4425 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Qualification national code: CHC43515
Nominal hours: 810
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Purpose of the Program

The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work 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. Lived experience workers also include informal carers such as family members, friends or others who care for those experiencing mental health conditions outside of an employment or volunteer setting. They draw on their own life-changing experiences and journey, their use and knowledge of available services to support others. 

Designed to ensure a balance between theory and practical learning, this qualification provides an opportunity for students to build on their lived experience as well as their work experience to gain a nationally recognised qualification in mental health peer work. 

The peer workforce is Australia’s fastest growing workforce in the mental health sector. Workers are employed in the mental health sector in government, public, private or community managed services. Some of the occupations graduates may fill include: 

  • Peer Support Worker  
  • Participation Coordinator  
  • Carer Consultant  
  • Carer Support Worker  
  • Family advocate  
  • Peer Mentor   
  • Recovery Worker  
  • Aboriginal Peer Worker  
  • Youth Peer Worker Peer Consultant  
  • Carer Representative  
  • Consumer Advocate  
  • Youth Peer Worker  
  • Health Peer Worker  
  • Carer 
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Articulation and pathways

There are no formal articulation or pathway agreements for this course

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Entrance requirements

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older before commencing and must meet the minimum University requirements.

You must submit a personal statement with your application outlining:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this program 
  • Confirmation of having lived experience of a mental health issue, or as a carer of a person with lived experience of a mental health issue (specific details not required)  
  • your intended career path 
  • the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
  • details of any related work or voluntary experience.
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External accreditation and industry links

In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Mental Health Services. However, this program has strong industry support and all course content, delivery and assessment is informed by industry through an Industry advisory Committee.

This program is a nationally recognised vocational qualification, which was endorsed by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. RMIT works closely with major Victorian community services employers to meet the needs of people who are entering the community services workforce and provides the ongoing upskilling needs of existing workers. Industry partners are active participants in the selection of electives, delivery, and assessment tasks through membership of Industry Advisory Committee.  

The teaching staff within the program have extensive industry experience and maintain networks with industry partners. 

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services 

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world. 

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. 

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. 

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers. 

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Online learning tools and content 

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: RMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit 

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University 

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. 

Services are available face to face and online assisting with: 

  • transition to tertiary study and learning 
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant 
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning 
  • career development and employment 
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters) 
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad 
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance 

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. 

You can find more information www.rmit.edu.au/students 

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