The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to work in a role where they will develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. The course is structured to combine theory with practical activities and is directed towards providing participants with relevant skills, knowledge, and values necessary to have as youth worker.
This qualification reflects the roles of those who work in youth through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:
In order to gain the CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work, a student must successfully complete a total of seventeen (17) units of competency, comprising of:
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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 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 |
CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
CHCPRT033 | Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care |
There are no educational pre-requisites for entry into this qualification.
However, Integrity Education Group requires students to be over 18 years of age at the course commencement. Students will need to complete work-placement for this course, and therefore, must be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police check and Working With Children check.
Integrity Education Group also requires all prospective students to undertake a formal pre-training review (PTR) and language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine the suitability and readiness of the student for the program. During the this process, the Integrity Education Group staff will ensure the following are discussed/determined:
To ensure we cater for all our student needs, students will have the choice of delivery methods, including:
Face to face on campus classes
Virtual (online classes)
A blend of both face to face on campus classes and virtual classes
All assessments can be completed online or in paper base format, and all practical assessments will be completed in the workplace or specially designed simulated environment.
Integrity Education Group will monitor your activities to ensure reasonable progress is being made, and our highly qualified and supportive trainers and assessors will be there to provide any additional support you may need outside of class time.
In order for us to award a credit transfer a student will need to provide us with a Statement of Attainment that listed the exact unit and code that matches the unit in the qualification they wish to credit transfer. If the unit code or name do no match exactly then a student may wish to apply for recognition of prior learning.
In order for us to award RPL, a student need to provide sufficient evidence of prior study and/or work experience that demonstrates their skills and knowledge in unit of competency. RPL will require students to complete a portfolio of evidence and participate in a competency conversation and practical demonstration. RPL does incur an addition cost of up to $450 per unit.
The applicable amount of fees depends on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment e.g. whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
For more information, refer to the course fees.
Government Subsidised
Integrity Education Group is offering Government subsidised places to students under the Skills First program and the Job Trainer Initiative for eligible students. Check your eligibility
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