Certificate IV in Youth Work
If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people our youth work course will help you develop your skills as a youth worker. During our youth work course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to facilitate programs for young people in a range of community based settings.
In this youth work course you’ll learn how to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. You’ll learn from experienced trainers and take part in extensive industry work placement. You build your skills and knowledge in:
- working effectively with, and providing services to, young people
- responding to critical situations
- child protection
- mental health
- drug and alcohol rehabilitation
- legal and ethical compliance
- diversity and communication
| National Code | CHC40413 |
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| Study Areas |
Community Services |
| Study Level | Certificate IV |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 12 months |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill, Lilydale |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Free TAFE^ | $0.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $3,665.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $733.00 |
| Full Fee | $12,318.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $216.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
^ This course is on the 2019 Free TAFE list - find out more.
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February 2019
- Elgar Campus, Box Hill
- Lakeside Campus, Lilydale
Full time: 12 months (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am - 4pm and Wednesdays 9am to 12pm)
Box Hill, Lilydale
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Working with Children Checks and Police Record Checks are required for industry work placement and future employment in this field.
All applicants should attend a Information Session.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE 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.
Successful completion will enable you to apply for the Diploma Youth Work or Diploma Community Services.
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities including:
- 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
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.
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| CHCCSM005 | DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND REVIEW ALL ASPECTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT | 75.0 |
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| HLTWHS001 | PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY | 20.0 |
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| CHCPRT001 | IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK | 40.0 |
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| CHCYTH004 | RESPOND TO CRITICAL SITUATIONS | 100.0 |
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| CHCYTH003 | SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR LIVES | 45.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist young people to identify the challenges and opportunities in their lives and to work towards their goals on an individual or group level. This unit applies to work undertaken in all youth work roles where the young person is the primary client. Prerequisites: |
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| CHCLEG001 | WORK LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY | 55.0 |
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| CHCCDE003 | WORK WITHIN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK | 65.0 |
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| CHCDIV002 | PROMOTE ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL SAFETY | 25.0 |
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| CHCDIV001 | WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE | 40.0 |
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| CHCYTH011 | WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES | 55.0 |
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| CHCCCS016 | RESPOND TO CLIENT NEEDS | 60.0 |
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| CHCCSM005 | DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND REVIEW ALL ASPECTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT | 75.0 |
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| HLTAID003 | PROVIDE FIRST AID | 18.0 |
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Last updated: December 18, 2018 10:18am