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.

TIMETABLE
Berwick and Frankston: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 4pm

Course code: CHC40413
On campus: Frankston, Berwick
Online: Not available Online
International: Go to International students page
Length: Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year.
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.

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
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
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCM401D	Undertake case management
CHCYTH003	Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

Career pathways

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

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.
Admission requirements

Students must be able to produce a valid working with children check and police check prior to placement, Students must be aged 18+ years at the commencement of the course, Students must undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$695.65	$3478.20	$11048.40
Materials fee (GST inc)	$65.00	$65.00	$65.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$860.65	$3743.20	$11313.40

*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. Find out about help with fees.

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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.

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.