Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
This qualification covers youth and family intervention work, including family support. It includes individual service planning, trauma informed care, identifying and reporting children and young people at risk, keeping environments safe for children, working with complex trauma and attachment needs, and promoting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety. Workers with experience in child, youth or family support may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Workers in youth and family intervention or family support services who work within organisational guidelines, service plans and a broad supervision framework.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Family support worker
- Youth and family intervention worker
- Support worker (community services)
- Youth worker
Qualification structure
16 units must be completed: At least 3 units from the electives listed below. Up to 2 units from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. Packaging specialisation: All Group A electives must be selected for the 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
11 units- CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT027Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
- CHCPRT029Work within a practice framework
- CHCPRT034Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
13 unitsGroup A - Residential and Out-of-Home Care
- CHCPRT033Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
- CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
Group B - Family Support
- CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCEDU009Provide parenting, health and well-being education
- CHCFAM009Facilitate family intervention strategies
Group C - General Electives
- CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
- CHCCSM011Work with carers and families in complex situations
- CHCDEV004Confirm developmental status
- CHCFAM003Support people to improve relationships
- CHCFAM004Facilitate changeovers
- CHCFAM005Facilitate and monitor contact
- CHCFAM006Assist families to self-manage contact
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts