Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention - CHC40313

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $6009

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

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Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

76%

Community and Personal Service Workers

8.4%

Professionals

4.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

84.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

4.2%

Accommodation and Food Services

3.3%

Administrative and Support Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Community Services Work

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

Disability Services Manager

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 16

10 core units

6 elective units, of which:

at least 4 units must be selected from the listed electives

up to 2 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome

Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation in residential and out of home care, or family support.

Packaging Rules for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care)

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family support)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDEV001	Confirm client developmental status
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT003	Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCPRT005	Work within a practice framework
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

Group A electives – Residential and out of home care specialisation

CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCPRT009	Provide primary residential care

Group B electives – Family support specialisation

CHCEDU009	Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCFAM009	Facilitate family intervention strategies

Other electives

CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
CHCFAM004	Facilitate changeovers
CHCFAM005	Facilitate and monitor contact
CHCFAM006	Assist families to self-manage contact
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care

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