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Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set - Essentials

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Subsidised $ 670.00
Concession* $ 134.00

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Mental Health Peer Worker
Consumer Peer Support Worker
Carer Peer Support Worker
Peer Mentor
Community Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker

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Build the foundations for a rewarding career in mental health peer work, supporting consumers and carers through lived experience

The TASMSS0310 Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set - Essentials is designed for people with lived experience of mental health challenges as either a consumer or carer who want to begin their journey into the mental health peer workforce. This nationally recognised skill set provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively in peer support roles and serves as the first stage of a pathway towards the CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Throughout the course, you will develop an understanding of recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care, diversity and inclusion, workplace health and safety, self-care strategies and the unique value of lived experience within mental health services. Learning occurs through a combination of classroom activities, online learning, simulations, role plays and practical scenarios that reflect real workplace situations.

This course is ideal for people with lived experience of mental illness as a consumer or carer who want to explore employment opportunities in the mental health sector or build a foundation for further study in peer work and community services.

Students will gain skills in:

Working respectfully with diverse people and communities.
Applying trauma-informed approaches in support settings.
Supporting consumers and carers through peer work principles and practices.
Maintaining workplace health and safety.
Managing personal stressors and maintaining wellbeing in the workplace.
Understanding the role and value of lived experience in mental health services.

Delivered over 15 weeks, this course combines face-to-face training with online and independent learning to provide a flexible study experience. Learning activities include workshops, classroom sessions, simulated workplace tasks, role plays, online learning through Canvas, and self-directed study and research.

Students should allow approximately 20 hours per week for study. This generally includes around 10 hours per week of scheduled face-to-face training, along with 10 hours per week of online learning, assessment activities and independent study.

Students will gain skills in:

Working respectfully with diverse people and communities.
Applying trauma-informed approaches in support settings.
Supporting consumers and carers through peer work principles and practices.
Maintaining workplace health and safety.
Managing personal stressors and maintaining wellbeing in the workplace.
Understanding the role and value of lived experience in mental health services.

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Entry

The learner must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

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Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Lived experience as a consumer or carer in mental health services.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Reflective practice skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Digital literacy skills.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Relationship-building skills.
Conflict resolution and stress management skills.
Critical thinking and study skills.
An interest in supporting others through recovery-oriented approaches.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPWK004	Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work
CHCPWK005	Work effectively with carers as a mental health peer worker
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Career opportunities

Mental Health Peer Worker
Consumer Peer Support Worker
Carer Peer Support Worker
Peer Mentor
Community Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker

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