Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515) Course Information

Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515) Course Information

Acknowledgements Wide Bay Mental Health Peer Work Scholarship Project The Wide Bay Scholarship Project was funded by revenue raised from the 2015 Out of the Box Conference. The Conference was a Partners in Recovery (PIR) initiative that saw major stakeholders from across the Wide Bay collaboratively plan, fund and host a two-day conference for local people who use (as consumers or carers/family members) or work in mental health services. Out of the Box project partners identified that ensuring the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work was accessible to people across Wide Bay was a key priority for the region. Consequently, the revenue raised from the conference was committed as seed funding to leverage additional in-kind support from Wide Bay Mental Health Alcohol Other Drugs Service (WBMHAODS) and Central Queensland University (CQU) Centre for Professional Development. This provided the impetus and capacity for CQU TAFE to bring the training package into scope in 2016 and offer twenty (one-off) scholarship places for eligible Wide Bay residents. Mental Health Peer Work Qualification Development project The study materials for the below units have been sourced from resources developed by Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) for the Mental Health Peer Work Qualification Development project funded by the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC). Resources developed under this project are available for download from the National Mental Health Commission website at http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/our-work/mentalhealth-peer-work-qualification-development-project.aspx CHCPWK001 CHCPWK002 CHCPWK003 CHCPWK004 CHCPWK005 CHCMHS007 CHCMHS008 BSBCMM401 CHCMHS011 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services Apply lived experience in mental health peer work Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work Work effectively in carer mental health peer work Work effectively in trauma informed care Promote and facilitate self advocacy Make a presentation Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CMHA acknowledges the work of Simone Montgomery (Learning and Development Manager, Mental Health Coordination Council), Chris Keyes (Project Manager, Mental Health Coordination Council) and lead content developer Gillian Bonser (Paradigm Consulting Network) and the invaluable contribution of the reference group members who have worked on this project. National Management Steering Committee Susan Adam (Co-chair) Jenna Bateman (CMHA) Michael Burge (Co-chair) Jackie Crowe (NMHC) Chris Keyes (MHCC) Simone Montgomery (MHCC) National Technical Reference Group Jenny Burger (VIC) Peter Farrugia (Richmond PRA, NSW) Paul Nestor (SA) Helen Staples (QLD) 2

National Carer and Consumer Peer Work Qualification Reference Group Susan Adam (Peninsula Carer Council, Vic) Julie Anderson (Vic) Eschleigh Balzamo (Brook RED Centre, Qld) Anne Barbara (SA) Barbara Biggs (WA) Michael Burge (Qld) Moira Munro (Perth Clinic, WA) Heather Nowak (SA) Lynette Pearce (Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Directorate, DHHS, Tas) Ailsa Rayner (Qld) Alexandra Rivers (NSW) Indigo Daya (Voices, Vic and Mental Illness Colleen Simpson (Qld) Fellowship, Vic) Helen Staples (Qld) Petra Elias (Consumer and Carer Inclusion Lyn Mahboub (Richmond Fellowship, WA) Workforce, WA) Peter Farrugia (Richmond PRA, NSW) Fred Ford (NSW) Deiniol Griffith (Mental Illness Fellowship, SA) Carol Turnbull (Adelaide Clinic, SA) Barbara Wieland (Adelaide Metro Mental Health Directorate, SA) Norm Wotherspoon (Private Mental Health Consumer Patrick Hardwick (Private Mental Health Carer Network Australia, Qld) Consumer Lily Wu (NSW) Carer Network Australia, WA) CMHA thanks all others who have contributed towards the development of this resource book. National Mental Health Commission Disclaimer The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) does not give a warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the content of this work. 3

Overview CHC34515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Cert 4 MHPW) offers a nationally recognised qualification and reflects the role of mental health peer workers in providing peer support to people with mental illness or in the provision of carer supports for people with mental illness. These workers must themselves have Lived Experience of managing Recovery from mental illness as either a consumer or carer/family member. Work may be in government, public, private or community managed services. This course is for people employed as entry-level peer support workers in the mental health sector and who wish to expand their career opportunities with a nationally recognised qualification. It is delivered over a 12-month period through a blend of online study; compulsory workshops; and 125 hours of supervised work experience. Students who successfully complete the required assessment will be awarded the CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. All assessments must be completed within six months of completing the final residential workshop. Application Mode Distance education including residential workshops Courses/Units Availability Fifteen (15) units must be successfully completed - eight (8) core units and seven (7) elective units Distance Education Career Opportunities Occupational titles may include: Consumer consultant Consumer representative Peer support worker Peer Mentor Youth Peer Worker Entry Requirements Carer consultant Carer representative Indigenous Peer Worker Participation Coordinator Family Advocate To be eligible to study the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, students must 1. Demonstrate English and numeracy skills sufficient to completing short answer written assessments and report writing to industry standards; 2. Have a Lived Experience of Recovery as either a consumer of mental health services and/or a carer or family member of someone who is a consumer. 3. Are currently working As a Consumer Peer Worker (paid or unpaid) in an identified Lived Experience role providing direct ongoing support to other consumers; or As a Carer Peer Worker (paid or unpaid) in an identified Lived Experience role providing direct ongoing support to other carers; 4. Have access to computers and internet to access online resources and complete online assessment components; and 5. Hold a working with Children and Young People Blue Card. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Consideration is given to your prior life and work experiences as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied using the national standard for Mutual Recognition or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Documentary evidence will be requested. 4

Credit Transfer Students may apply for direct credit transfer for eligible units. Exit Opportunities Students will receive a Result of Assessment within 21 days of completion of each unit/module or within 21 days of the close of study date. Students who successfully complete all required units/modules will receive their qualification and an Awards Element Listing itemising all units/modules successfully completed. Following receipt of written advice from the student (or teacher) that the student does not intend to complete the full qualification, the student will be issued with a Statement of Attainment listing all units/modules successfully completed. Structure 15 units must be selected for award of this qualification including: 8 core units 7 elective units units CHCDIV001 CHCMHS007 CHCMHS008 CHCMHS011 CHCPWK001 CHCPWK002 CHCPWK003 HLTWHS001 Work with diverse people Work effectively in trauma informed care Promote and facilitate self advocacy Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services Apply lived experience in mental health peer work Participate in workplace health and safety 5

Packaging for specialisation: Group A - CONSUMER PEER WORK specialisation The Group A elective must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work) CHCPWK004 Work effectively in consumer mental health Group B - CARER PEER WORK specialisation The Group B elective must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Peer Work) CHCPWK005 Work effectively in carer mental health peer work units All electives must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meet the qualification requirements as identified by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council can be selected for the award of the Cert4 MHPW (see www.training.gov.au). However, CQU offers this program with a predetermined set of electives. Students may negotiate with the Course Coordinator (at the point of enrolment) for credit transfer for alternative electives that meet the qualification requirements. s offered packaged by CQU TAFE for this program CHCMHS002 BSBCMM401A TAEDEL401A CHCPRP001 CHCCDE003 CHCPRP003 Delivery Establish self-directed recovery relationships Make a presentation Plan, organise and deliver group based learning Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Work within a community development framework Reflect on and improve own professional performance Training is conducted over a twelve-month period through a combination of online study and a series of seven compulsory two-day workshops. Those students completing the carer peer support specialisation are required to attend an additional one-day workshop. All assessments must be finalised within six months of the final workshop. The qualification is delivered to consumer and carer peer workers participating in the same training. Workshops consist of a range of learning activities including presentations of theory; discussions in large groups, small groups and dyads; small and large group activities; individual exercises; DVD excerpts; demonstrations; and workplace simulations. Training resources will be offered online and during workshops, providing students with information and activities covered in training and assessment tasks. Online Study Students are required to complete blocks of online study and assessment activities between scheduled workshops. 6

Workshops Students are required to attend all workshops that include core units. Students (who have negotiated credit transfer for elective units (not included in the CQU Cert4 MHPW program) may negotiate not to attend the Community Development workshop that is comprised of elective units only. Foundations of Peer Work 1, 2, 3 and 4 cluster assessments for the eight units (including core units). A Foundations of Peer Support Two Unit Clusters Foundations of Peer Work 1 2 Days 4 th & 5 th August 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 2 2 Days 22 nd & 23 rd September 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 3 2 Days 10 th & 11 th November 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 4 2 Days 12 th & 13 th January 2017 Social Emotional and Physical Wellbeing 2 Days 3 rd & 4 th March 2017 Working in Trauma Informed Care 2 Days 21 st & 22 nd April 2017 Advocacy 2 Days 2 nd & 3 rd June 2017 Carers and Family Members 1 Day TBA Assessment Requirements Assessment tasks will be distributed to students online and discussed during residential workshops. Assessments activities will include: roleplays and/or discussions during residential workshops Presentations stories of practice 25 hour work log recording work place experiences supporting consumers and/or carers, to be completed over the duration of study NB: Assessments for different units are clustered across the program, therefore completion of all workshops and units is compulsory to successfully complete the qualification. 7

Training Overview Units of competence Delivery structure Ways to be assessed Workshops - Foundations of Peer Work (FPWK) 8 Days CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers CHCPWK003 Apply Lived Experience in mental health peer work CHCPWK004 Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work and/or CHCPWK005 Work effectively with carers as a mental health peer worker BSBCMM401 Make a presentation TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Foundations of Peer Work 1 2 Days 4th & 5th August 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 2 2 Days 22nd & 23rd September 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 3 2 Days 10th & 11th November 2016 Foundations of Peer Work 4 2 Days 12th & 13th January 2017 Workshops are supported with online learning resources & activities Assessments can include a range of activities such as: 125 hour work log recording work activities. A minimum of 80 hours supervised hours working directly with consumers and/or carers; 45 hours undertaking other related activity such as administration; journaling; reflecting; co-supervision. The practice time logged can be completed through voluntary work. Workplace documentation Supervisor s Workplace Report Peer Feedback Report Workplace examples and Stories of Practice Review, reflection and recommendations of a workplace topic or activity Questions and answers Scenarios and answers Research Reflections or discussions on historical events Workplace policies & procedures Multiple choice, true/false 8

Trauma Workshops - Stand Alone Courses 6/7 Days CHCMHS007 CHCMHS002 Work effectively in trauma informed care Establish self-directed recovery relationships Units of competence Advocacy CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers SEWB CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Delivery Structure Ways to be assessed SEWB 2 Days 3rd & 4th March 2017 Trauma 2 Days 21st & 22nd April 2017 Advocacy 2 Days 2nd & 3rd June 1 2017 Carers 1 Day TBA Terms are as per CQU University Calendar; Workshops are supported with online learning resources & activities Assessments can include a range of activities such as: Workplace documentation Supervisor s Workplace Report Service User Feedback Report Workplace examples Stories of Practice Review, reflection and recommendations of a workplace topic or activity Questions and answers Scenarios and answers Research Reflections and discussions Reviewing workplace policies & procedures Roleplays Multiple choice, true/false Online Only Units Units of competence HLTWHS001 CHCCDE003 CHCPRP003 Participate in workplace health and safety Work within a community development framework Reflect on and improve own professional practice Delivery structure Ways to be assessed Online learning resources & activities can be accessed at any time during the twelve-month program. Online only units must be successfully completed within six months of the final workshop being conducted. Assessments are provided in unit specific books and can include a range of activities such as: Questions and answers Scenarios and answers Research Reflections or discussions on historical events Workplace policies & procedures Multiple choice, true/false For full details on assessment requirements please refer to the Assessment book. 9

Pathway Units Foundations of Peer Work CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers CHCPWK003 Apply Lived Experience in mental health peer work CHCPWK004 Work effectively in consumer mental health peer work CHCPWK005 Work effectively with carers as a mental health peer worker BSBCMM401 Make a presentation TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 7 Units Group A Group B Learning Activities 4 x 2 Days Term One and Term Two Workshops discussions and activities Practice log & third party reports Assessments Written Social, emotional wellbeing CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 2 Units 2 Days Workshops discussions and activities Practice log & third party reports Assessments Written Trauma Informed Work CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships 2 Units 2 Days Workshops discussions and activities Practice log & third party reports Assessments Written Advocacy CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate selfadvocacy CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers 2 Units 2 Days Workshops discussions and activities Practice log & third party reports Assessments Written Community Development CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 2 Units Online Only Assessments - Written Workplace Health and Safety HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 1 Unit Online Only Assessments - Written 10

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