Certificate IV in Youth Work

Empower yourself to shape brighter futures for young individuals with this qualification. Pursuing a career in working with youth is both fulfilling and challenging, offering you the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of children and young adults. Study how to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements. You'll 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.

Throughout the course you'll develop skills in facilitating community education and development. You'll gain proficiency in effective advocacy techniques, as well as undertake case work and report writing. In addition, you'll acquire skills in understanding legal and ethical requirements, planning and implementation of youth programs, and implementing policies and guidelines.

A supervised or simulated work placement embedded in the course will provide a supportive environment for applying your learnings firsthand.

Career opportunities

• Community Worker
• Youth Worker

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 17 units. These 17 are comprised of 15 core units and 2 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units

National ID
Unit title
• CHCCOM002
  Use communication to build relationships
• CHCDFV001
  Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCDIV001
  Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002
  Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCGRP002
  Plan and conduct group activities
• CHCLEG001
  Work legally and ethically
• CHCMHS001
  Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCMHS007
  Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRT025
  Identify and report children and young people at risk
• CHCYTH013
  Engage respectfully with young people
• CHCYTH014
  Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
• CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
• CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations
• CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

National ID
Unit title
• CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships