Certificate IV in Youth Justice
This qualification covers supervising and supporting young people who have been directed by the justice system into the care of community or government agencies. It includes trauma-informed care, supporting positive development, identifying children at risk, responding to critical situations and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Workers with youth justice experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC40513 Certificate IV in Youth Justice (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Youth workers who supervise and support young people in youth justice settings, such as detention centres, community youth justice services or related agencies.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Youth justice worker
- Youth worker
- Youth justice officer
- Youth case worker
Qualification structure
15 units must be completed: At least 1 unit from Group A below. At least 3 units from Group B below. Up to 2 units from the electives listed below, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
9 units- CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT037Support the progress and positive development of young people demonstrating anti-social behaviours
- CHCPRT040Work in the youth justice environment
- CHCPRT041Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system
- CHCYTH016Respond to critical situations
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
19 unitsGroup A - Practice Electives
- CHCPRT031Provide supervision in the community
- CHCPRT032Provide supervision in a secure system
Group B - General Electives
- CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
- CHCCSM015Undertake case management in a child protection framework
- CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCPRT034Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
- CHCPRT042Prepare young people for reintegration
- CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
- CHCYTH018Work with young people to establish support networks
- CSCOFM027Protect the safety and welfare of young people who have offended
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
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