Skill set Outline

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Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00103
State Code
AD302
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
National Code
CHC43515
State Code
AWL6
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
125
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for peer workers entering the mental health workforce.
Units
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for new entrants to mental health peer work.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for people entering the area of mental health peer work.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB41 CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work 40 Unit of competency
AVB43 CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector 35 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
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