Information Pack Lived Experience Scholarships - CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work - Consumers of Mental Health WA
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Information Pack
Lived Experience Scholarships
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Applications now open!
Please ensure your applications are submitted before
9am, Tuesday 4th June 20191. Overview
OBJECTIVES
About the Scholarships
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is pleased to offer up to twenty scholarships to
assist with completion of the CHC43515 Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work Qualification in
2019.
Scholarships have been funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia in order
to build capacity of the peer workforce and contribute to improved employment outcomes for
peer workers.
Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded up to $1250 to students towards the costs of the
qualification for students to undertake the qualification on campus with North Metropolitan
TAFE (12 months part-time commencing July 2019).
Indicative total course fees for 2019 are $3469.60 for full-fee and $1243.15 for concession.
It is important to note that the scholarship may not cover the full cost of your fees, but will
heavily contribute to the majority of the final amount, depending on your eligibility for a
concession.
For further information on concessions, please visit the North Metro TAFE website;
https://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
*The final awarded scholarship amount may slightly vary dependent on final course eees and the
subsidy needs oe the overall student cohort.
About the Course
The CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is a recognised national qualification
for people with lived experience as an individual with mental health issues, or a carer or family
member, who work in lived experience roles.
The course is offered in several modes of study, including Campus mode (classroom based),
Traineeship or Recognition of Prior Learning pathways.
Scholarships are available for Campus mode only.
Attendance & Study Requirements
The course is delivered at Leederville campus (public transport accessible) as a full-time, 12
month program commencing of the week of 29th July 2019. It involves:
Attending classes 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) over 4 school based terms
Completion of study and assessments in your own time
80 hours of practical work placement
Page 1 of 5Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
(1) You have a lived experience of mental or emotional distress or issues (individual, carer
or family experience. CoMHWA welcomes applications erom people with additional
liee experiences relevant to mental health (e.g. experiences oe homelessness or
substance use) and erom people with diverse backgrounds (e.g. oe culture, ability,
gender/sexuality, age.
(2) You are seeking to enter the Peer Workforce, or are currently working in a Peer
Workforce role (e.g. in the mental health, alcohol and other drug, support group or
other sectors).
(3) You can meet the attendance, study and fee requirements for completion of the
course. Note: Applicants must be able to commence the course on the week
commencing 29th July 2019.
(4) You are willing to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as part of the
application process.
(5) You are not engaged with a Disability Support employment organisation where
funding is otherwise available to meet full or partial course costs.
(6) You are willing to participate in evaluation of the course.
How to Apply
Complete and submit your Application Form. Applications must be received by 9am, Tuesday 4th
June 2019 via email, post or in person.
Email: admin@comhwa.org.au
Post: PO Box 176 Cannington WA 6987
In person: CoMHWA, 31 Manning Road Cannington
What Happens Next? The Application Process
Applicants are assessed by experienced peer workers on their attributes and readiness for peer
work and formal studies via their written application process and group interviews.
Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend a group interview, to be held between
Monday 17th and Friday 21st June, and will be notified of the outcome of their application by
Friday 28th June.
Once a scholarship is awarded, students will be provided with further information and
assistance to enrol and commence the course.
Page 2 of 52. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Peer Work?
Peer Work is a specialist area in which a person must have lived experience to perform their role
and utilise this experience in their work. In mental health, the person must have lived
experience of mental health issues and recovery. Peer Workers use their lived experience to
support others to achieve recovery and wellbeing. They may do this through peer support
(directly supporting others through individual or group support), education, advocacy or
advisory roles.
Q2. What can I achieve from this qualification?
The qualification is the nationally recognised qualification for paid peer work and equips people
to work in paid roles using their lived experience of mental health issues to support others with
lived experience. Examples of paid roles include Peer Support Workers, Peer Educators,
Consumer and Carer Consultants, Representatives and Advisors. The course provides graduates
with an equivalent employable skill level to other Cert IV qualifications and has some units in
common with the Cert IV Mental Health.
Q3. Can I enrol in the course without applying for a scholarship?
No, all places in the course are reserved for scholarship recipients.
Q4. What is the cost of the course?
TAFE’s estimated costs are indicative only- prices will be confirmed by TAFE when they have set
all course fees in July. The estimated costs are $3469.60 full fee and $1243.15 concession. Final
course fees will be released in July. Payment plan options are available. The final awarded
scholarship amount may slightly vary dependent on final course fees and the subsidy needs of
the overall student cohort, in order to ensure that all scholarship recipients receive adequate
financial support to complete the course.
Q5. Are there other study options apart from attending campus?
Please note the scholarships are only for campus based study. For prospective student and
employer enquiries about the Recognition of Prior Learning or Traineeship options please
contact TAFE via the contact details provided.
Q6. If there are some units I could RPL for but would need to attend the course for other
units, can I apply for a scholarship?
The scholarships are for enrolment in face to face delivery, but you can still apply if you are
eligible for RPL of some of the course units.
Page 3 of 5Q7. Can I apply for a government loan to complete the course?
VET Student Loans (previously Vert Fee-Help) is not available for Cert IV level qualifications.
Students have access to an instalment payment plan option to assist with payment. For further
information, visit http://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au or contact 1300 300 822
Q8.What units do I study?
The following units will be completed over the 12 month timeframe:
Apply peer practices in the mental health sector
Work legally and ethically
Work with diversity
Participate in WHS
Facilitate self-directed recovery relationships
Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Increase safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and
other drug issues
Provide loss and grief support
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services
Provide first aid
Supervised field work (a minimum of 80 hours to be worked in a mental health
service agency). NM TAFE sources field placement opportunities for students.
Q9. How long does the course run for?
The course will run for 12 months, from July 2019 to July 2020, however there has been an
extension period granted until December 2020. Successful students will have the options of:
Completing class-based study and work placement hours within the 12 month
timeframe
Completing class-based study in the 12 month timeframe and then completing your
work placement in semester 2, 2020 (July – December).
These details will be discussed further with successful scholarship recipients.
Page 4 of 53. Further Information
Further Enquiries
For further enquiries that are not included in the Frequently Asked Questions please contact:
Scholarship Enquiries Course Enquiries
Rebecca Banks, CoMHWA Tracey Hennessy, North Metropolitan TAFE
Ph: 9258 8911 Ph: 9233 1102
E: admin@comhwa.org.au E: tracey.hennessy@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Important information
This course requires you to explore and reflect on your own experiences of emotional distress
and navigating mental health systems, either as a consumer or as a family member. It is
important to recognise the impact this may have on you, as the topics covered and class
discussions can be emotionally demanding. It is integral for successful course completion, for
your own wellbeing and for your future employment/or engagement as a peer worker, that
you draw upon appropriate self-care strategies, support networks and services whilst studying
this course. If you are unsure of your readiness to undertake the course, we strongly recommend
contacting the course coordinator, Tracey Hennessy, before enrolling.
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