Certificate IV In Youth Work

Gain the skills you need to work in this challenging but rewarding field

Help shape the lives of young people and learn the skills required to make a difference in this challenging field.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Youth Work, you’ll know how to address the social, behavioural, development and health needs of young people in the community. You’ll also have the ability to assess youth at risk, and provide case management and first aid for young people in need.

Course code: CHC40413
Location: Frankston, Berwick
Length: Full Time, 6 months.
Commencing: February, July

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You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as advocacy; effective communication; community education; networking; case work; workplace safety; first aid; empowerment; legal and ethical frameworks; cultural diversity; child protection; mental health; and group activities.

This course prepares you for work in a demanding and ever-changing industry, which requires a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise.

Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves workshops, online study and industry visits.

This nationally recognised qualification will be highly valued by employers and may lead to job opportunities such as youth worker, residential care worker, youth justice worker, drug and alcohol worker or community care worker.

The course can be completed either part time in one year or full time over six months with a 40 hours volunteer work requirement.

Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Diploma of Youth Work.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

TIMETABLE:
Full time - 3 days/week 9.00am - 4.00pm, undertake 40 hours voluntary work

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CHCYTH010	Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH004	Respond to critical situations
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCM401D	Undertake case management
CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

Admission requirements
Relevant industry experience, including voluntary work and attendance at an information session., Working with Children check required

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$707.20	$3536.00	$9776.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$74.00	$74.00	$74.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$881.20	$3810.00	$10050.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Youth Work	Diploma Of Youth Work
Possible job outcome	youth worker community care worker	youth development worker youth engagement worker youth justice worker youth project officer

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.