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Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Code CHC40421

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Duration
  • Full Time
  • 1 year
Delivery
  • On Campus
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  • Moorabbin

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Overview

The Certificate IV in Youth Work offers comprehensive training in listening, understanding, and counselling young people. Acquire vital skills to effectively interact and collaborate with youth, ensuring optimal outcomes for their welfare. Elevate your ability to address diverse challenges, making a positive impact in youth support roles.

Career Opportunities

  • youth worker
  • recreational youth activities worker (youth)
  • community development worker (youth)
  • crisis accommodation support worker (youth)
  • residential youth worker
  • youth outreach
  • youth support worker
  • youth welfare worker (Schools)

Pathway to further studies

  • CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work

Studying the Certificate IV in Youth Work at Holmesglen

You will acquire essential skills to effectively interact with young people and achieve optimal outcomes for their welfare. The course covers:<p>• Understanding and working with diverse cultural perspectives, promoting health and safety in those communities.<br>• Building key relationships and trust.<br>• Assessing and responding to young people's needs, connecting them with relevant services.<br>• Fostering youth participation and facilitating positive community connections.<br>• Responding to critical situations, including homelessness.<br>• Supporting youth dealing with mental health, alcohol, and substance use issues.<p>Guided by experienced teachers with youth work expertise, you'll actively engage in running group sessions to establish connections and rapport with young individuals.

Entry Requirements

Students must be 18 years old at the start of the course. Before beginning, a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check are mandatory. Additionally, an NDIS worker screening check may be necessary prior to the start of the course. Ensure you meet these requirements for smooth course commencement.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.<p>These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9.30am - 3.30pm</strong><p>To receive this qualification, you must complete 17 units in total, comprising of 15 core units and 2 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.<p>Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. If the learner has already completed other eligible elective units, these will be counted towards completion of this program.
Unit code Unit name
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations
CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
Unit code Unit name
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

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Click the ‘apply’ button below to get your application started with us. Our friendly Holmesglen team will be in touch to discuss your study opportunities and pre-training requirements.

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will receive the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work.

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $12,144
Government subsidised $6,720
Concession $1,344
Free TAFE eligible student FREE

Additional Course Cost

Students will be required to obtain a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check. The approximate cost of these items is $140.

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-scholarships/government-subsidised-training">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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