Certificate IV in
Youth Work

• February (Lilydale campus) 
• April (Box Hill campus) 
• July (Elgar campus 1st preference and Lilydale campus will be 2nd preference) 

Note: This course requires you to complete 2 days orientation prior to the start of the course.  From Semester 1 2021, the course will move to 3 days a week attendance. 

Full time: 1 year 

This course has self directed (self paced) training elements to it. 

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page. 

After successful completion of our youth work course you can to apply for a range of employment opportunities including roles as a:

• community development worker (youth)
• youth & family resource officer
• indigenous youth worker
• recreational youth activities worker
• youth case worker
• residential care worker
• youth housing support worker
• youth worker
• residential care worker

You must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• have a current Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement for work placement and future employment)
• have a National Police Check (required prior to commencement for work placement and future employment)
• have a NDIS Worker Screening Check (required where placements are done with Disability Providers and services)
• evidence of current immunisation status / vaccinations for Category A Health Care Worker
• hold a certificate in First Aid (HLTAID003) optional
• attend a Pre Training Review (PTR) interview
• achieve the required scores in a supervised Core Skills Diagnostic test
• and attend a group interview

It is strongly advised that students attend a BHI Information session before starting the enrolment process.

In order to book your pre training review interview, you must have completed the following steps:

1. completed and submitted your entire application
2. completed your Core Skills Diagnostic Profile and met minimum requirements in literacy, numeracy, and writing

You are  required to have access to a computer with a microphone and working camera to undertake this course.

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for the Diploma Youth Work or Diploma Community Services.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

Completion of 18 units (14 core and 4 elective).

To be assessed as competent in this qualification you are required to undertake a minimum 150 hours supervised work placement in a relevant youth setting, involving, for example, residential youth services, youth education and recreational programs.

Support provided by a workplace supervisor will contribute to assessment of your ability to work at this level.