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SSCHC0005

Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community

Accredited Skill Set

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

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WAYS TO STUDY Online
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 29 Jan 2025 Duration: 10 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$625

Course overview

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

Get the skills knowledge you need to work legally and ethically within a community service organisation and maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. You'll also discover how to collaborate, explore strategies, and gain skills to facilitate empowerment to support the ongoing skills development of a person living with mental health challenges.

Successful completion of this course will prepare you to work effectively within the lived experience community and mental health services settings, providing a person-centred recovery framework and supporting people living with mental health challenges. This skill set also provides a pathway into the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515), Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315), Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015), and Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015).

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.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCPWK001
    Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCPWK001
    Unit description :

    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.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCLEG001
    Work legally and ethically
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCLEG001
    Unit description :

    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.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Work legally and ethically

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTWHS006
    Manage personal stressors in the work environment
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTWHS006
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Ways to study
  • 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. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom
29 Jan 2025
10 weeks
Part time 1x 3 hour Zoom session per week
Wednesday
  • Full fee: $625

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

29 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

10 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1x 3 hour Zoom session per week
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $625

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

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Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community (SSCHC0005)

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Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community

COURSE CODE: SSCHC0005
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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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.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

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 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.