WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:
Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.
In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $1500
Who This Is For:
In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.
Why Get Qualified Australia:
We provide candidates with Skills Recognition & RPL services nationwide. You never need to visit our office, nor do you have to sit in a classroom. Our 100% money back guarantee ensures that, if we can’t get you qualified, you can get your money back. Please refer to our terms & conditions for more details. As Australia’s leading Skills Recognition & RPL Specialists, we offer hundreds of qualifications via dozens of our RTO partners..
How To Achieve This Qualification:
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this an easy process for you.
Want to know if you’re eligible to obtain this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL? Then why not start a Free Skills Review today, and speak with an RPL Specialist to determine your eligibility. Take the initiative today. It only takes 3 minutes!
Units of Competency:
You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units: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 in carer mental health peer work |
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 |
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 |
CHCFAM417B | Identify and use strengths-based practice |
CHCFAM421B | Work with parents of very young children |
CHCFAM504C | Respond to and contain critical incidents |
CHCGROUP302D | Support group activities |
CHCGROUP403D | Plan and conduct group activities |
CHCGROUP410B | Deliver a structured program |
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 |
Awarded By
RTO
The Spectrum Organization Association Inc (Code 2441)
Additional information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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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.
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