CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
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.
| Course code | CHC40421 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) |
| Duration | Domestic: 78 weeks International: 78 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placements for those specific courses which include practical placement component.
TRAINING PACKAGE
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
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Pathway From Qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- CHC40321 – Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
- CHC40521 – Certificate IV in Youth Justice
or upskill by attaining:
- CHC50313 Diploma of Youth Justice
- CHC50321 -Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC50521 – Diploma of Youth Justice
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Common positions that may be suited with this qualification are:
- Community Development Worker (Youth)
- Youth and Family Resource Officer
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Youth and Family Service Worker
- Youth Case Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Recreational Youth Activities Worker
- Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Support Worker Residential
- Youth Worker
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 17 units,
consisting of 15 core and 2 elective units
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| 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 |
| Electives | |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol or other drugs context |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individual at risk of suicide |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.