Certificate IV In Youth Work

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

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

Course code

CHC40413

On campus

Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

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Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

to be confirmed

• Read more about this course

  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.
  
  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.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCPRT009	Provide primary residential care
  CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
  CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
  CHCYTH004	Respond to critical situations
  CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
  CHCYTH010	Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
  CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  CHCYTH002	Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Youth Work	Diploma Of Youth Work	Diploma Of Community Services
  Possible job outcome	community care worker youth worker residential care worker	youth development worker youth project officer youth justice worker youth engagement worker	community corrections officer migrant / refugee advocate youth worker domestic violence outreach worker child protection practitioner juvenile justice support worker case manager

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Attend an information / interview session, Meet the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) standards for Certificate IV entry, Preferred applicants have mature outlook (over 18 years plus), Working with Children Check (volunteer) and police checks are a compulsory requirement for practical placement.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$767.25	$3836.25	$11304.15
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$210.00	$210.00	$210.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$1102.25	$4296.25	$11764.15
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$335.00	$460.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  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.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.