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

11 Feb 2020

• Read more about this course

  This course prepares you for work in a demanding and ever-changing industry, which requires a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise.
  
  Experienced educators , who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves workshops, online study and industry visits.
  
  A practical placement in a relevant youth work agency of approximately 80 hours will occur in the second semester of this course.
  
  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.
  
  Youth Work has a broad range of job opportunities. Graduates with a Certificate IV in youth work will start off in entry level positions in a broad landscape of child welfare, youth and family services agencies.
  
  Upon graduating, learners will need to be able to undertake employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:
  • Responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation and being largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
  
  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.

• 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
  CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
  CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Youth Work	Diploma Of Youth Work	Diploma Of Community Services	Diploma Of Alcohol And Other Drugs	Diploma Of Mental Health
  Possible job outcome	Youth Support Worker (Out of Home Care) DHHS Youth Worker (local Government) Youth Welfare worker (Schools)	Youth Support Worker/Team leader (Out of Home Care) DHHS Youth Worker Team leader (local Government and non for profit Youth Welfare worker (Schools) Youth Liaison Officer Youth Support and programs worker	juvenile justice support worker case manager community corrections officer migrant / refugee advocate youth worker domestic violence outreach worker child protection practitioner	drug and alcohol commmunity support worker case worker (community services) outreach officer (alcohol and other drugs)	community rehabilitation and support worker mental health outreach worker

• 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, Preferred applicants have mature outlook (over 18 years plus), Successful completion of Year 12 or ACSF exit level 3 (working at level 4) in literacy., 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.

  Please note: Applicants are unable to access an exemption to the government-subsidised eligibility criteria for this course.