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CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work

  • Certificate

Empower yourself to shape brighter futures for young individuals with this qualification. Learn to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements. Develop skills in community education, advocacy, and youth program implementation.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 0.5 semesters full-time
Course Code
BII4, 114753M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul
International Fees
$6,876 per year / $6,876 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

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.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is required for entry into this course.
  • Students must be 18 years of age prior to commencing this course, in order to participate in the work experience.
  • 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.
  • Students are required to provide an overseas police clearance from their home country prior to arrival in Australia. This must be provided to College staff at Orientation before the course commences.
  • A Working with Children (WWC) and Senior First Aid certificate is also required before the first work placement starts.

Study locations

Geraldton

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

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 pathways

  • Community Worker
  • Youth Worker

Course structure

Core units
  • 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
  • CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps:

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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