Certificate IV in Youth Work
This qualification covers developing and running community-based programs that meet the social, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people. It includes engaging respectfully with young people, trauma-informed care, mental health, responding to family violence and critical situations, and identifying children and young people at risk. Youth workers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Youth workers in community, government and youth sector agencies who work largely independently under the indirect supervision of a manager.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Youth worker
- Youth support worker
- Youth program officer
- Youth outreach worker
Qualification structure
17 units must be completed: At least 1 unit from the electives listed below. Up to 1 unit from the list below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
15 units- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
- CHCYTH014Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
- CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
- CHCYTH016Respond to critical situations
- CHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
27 units- CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
- CHCCCS016Respond to client needs
- CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS037Visit client residence
- CHCCDE017Support collaborative planning processes
- CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCCSM012Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCDEV004Confirm developmental status
- CHCEDU004Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
- CHCGRP001Support group activities
- CHCGRP004Deliver structured programs
- CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
- CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCPRT028Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families
- CHCPRT033Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care
- CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
- CHCSET004Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
- CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- CHCSOH021Work with clients within the social housing system
- CHCYTH023Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families
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