Certificate IV in Youth Work - CHC40413

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5676

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who 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.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:

responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation

largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

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

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

61%

Community and Personal Service Workers

14.3%

Professionals

9.1%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

53.1%

Health Care and Social Assistance

17.6%

Education and Training

8.7%

Retail Trade

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

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

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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VET Student Loans

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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 Youth Work 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

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

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 = 18

14 core units

4 elective units, of which:

at least 2 must be selected from the listed electives below

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

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

Core units

CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
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
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in youth work context
CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH004	Respond to critical situations
CHCYTH010	Provide services for young people appropriate to the needs and circumstances
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004	Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCSM004	Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDEV001	Confirm client developmental status
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCEDU004	Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCGRP004	Deliver structured programs
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCPRT004	Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
CHCPRT009	Provide primary residential care
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCSOH010	Work with clients within the social housing system
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families

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