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Certificate IV in Youth Work

  • Certificate

Help create brighter futures for youth with this qualification. Working with youth is a rewarding and challenging career, where you can make a big difference in the lives of children and young people. Study how to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements. You will learn to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity by implementing intervention strategies and facilitating a range of community-based programs.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
CHC40413, 085168F
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$13,060 per year / $13,060 total

About this course

Help create brighter futures for youth with this qualification. Working with youth is a rewarding and challenging career, where you can make a big difference in the lives of children and young people. Study how to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements. You will learn to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity by implementing intervention strategies and facilitating a range of community-based programs. During the course you will develop skills in developing and facilitating community education and development, and advocating effectively, case work and report writing. In addition you will gain skills in understanding legal and ethical requirements, planning and implementation of youth programs, and implementing policies and guidelines. As part of this course you will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. If you wish to further your studies, you can enrol into the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

  • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

Study locations

Geraldton

Career pathways

  • Community Worker
  • Youth Worker