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| National ID: | CHC43515 |
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| State ID: | AWL6 |
| Qualification level: | Certificate IV |
Course is available at the following locations
AMA Training Services is the registered training organisation of the Australian Medical Association (WA), Western Australia’s peak representative body for doctors and medical students. AMA Training Services has a proud history of delivering high quality and contextualised training to the health and community industries.
This qualification is offered under traineeship arrangements.
Training is delivered fully on-the-job.


Course description
AMA Training Services is the registered training organisation of the Australian Medical Association (WA), Western Australia’s peak representative body for doctors and medical students. AMA Training Services has a proud history of delivering high quality and contextualised training to the health and community industries.
This qualification is offered under traineeship arrangements.
Training is delivered fully on-the-job.
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A career in mental health can be challenging but also very rewarding – and this qualification will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to help individuals (and their families) with mental health issues get their lives back on track.
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is a Jobs & Skills WA government subsidised, Nationally Recognised qualification that aims to offer the knowledge and skills to those who may have experienced mental health issues either personally or through helping others – so they can gain employment in this field.
You need to have experienced a mental health illness first hand or have been a carer to someone with mental health issues to commence this course.
This certificate will train you in all areas of mental health required to implement programs and activities to improve mental health and well-being in a variety of settings.
Courses are delivered via face-to-face training – so you can put the theory you have learnt into practise through simulated exercises. You will work towards completing 15 units and assessments to complete this qualification. 80 hours work placement is mandatory and will give you experience and exposure to roles in mental health. A trainer will be assigned to guide and support you throughout your studies, and will be able to offer help and advice.
This level is suitable for those who want valuable experience within this field. It will help you secure employment within the mental health sector in government, public, private or managed services. Equip yourself with the skills to turn people’s lives around – and enjoy a truly rewarding career in your community.
Training is delivered fully on-the-job.
Complimentary career guidance available. For more information, visit tsa.edu.au or phone 1300 855 517.
This qualification is offered under the Priority Industry Training Program.


Course description
A career in mental health can be challenging but also very rewarding – and this qualification will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to help individuals (and their families) with mental health issues get their lives back on track.
The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is a Jobs & Skills WA government subsidised, Nationally Recognised qualification that aims to offer the knowledge and skills to those who may have experienced mental health issues either personally or through helping others – so they can gain employment in this field.
You need to have experienced a mental health illness first hand or have been a carer to someone with mental health issues to commence this course.
This certificate will train you in all areas of mental health required to implement programs and activities to improve mental health and well-being in a variety of settings.
Courses are delivered via face-to-face training – so you can put the theory you have learnt into practise through simulated exercises. You will work towards completing 15 units and assessments to complete this qualification. 80 hours work placement is mandatory and will give you experience and exposure to roles in mental health. A trainer will be assigned to guide and support you throughout your studies, and will be able to offer help and advice.
This level is suitable for those who want valuable experience within this field. It will help you secure employment within the mental health sector in government, public, private or managed services. Equip yourself with the skills to turn people’s lives around – and enjoy a truly rewarding career in your community.
Training is delivered fully on-the-job.
Complimentary career guidance available. For more information, visit tsa.edu.au or phone 1300 855 517.
This qualification is offered under the Priority Industry Training Program.
