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

Help shape the lives of young people and gain industry relevant skills to make a difference in this challenging field.

This course will enable you to engage effectively with young people and work alongside them to meet their needs and goals.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Youth Work you will acquire the ability to engage positively with young people and support their social and emotional needs.

You will have the skills to support young people at risk and support them within a range of settings such as out of home care, within the family or household, and or living independently. You will also gain skills in case management to support their social and emotional development, health and wellbeing.

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2019 Intakes for this course are now full. Enquire now for 2020.
2020 Campus locations to be advised

This course is covered by the Free TAFE initiative

Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in this course, if you’re eligible, from 1 January 2019. Note that you will still need to pay other fees such as student services or materials fees.

Find out about your eligibility.

Course code: CHC40413
On campus
Online: Not available Online
International: Go to International students page
Length: Full Time, 12 months.
Start dates: 2019 Intakes for this course are now full. Enquire now for 2020.

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

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	juvenile justice support worker case manager community corrections officer migrant / refugee advocate youth worker domestic violence outreach worker child protection practitioner

Skills recognition

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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 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)	$746.80	$3733.95	$11201.85

Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$95.00	$95.00	$95.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
Payable	$961.80	$4068.95	$11536.85
Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
Payable (Free TAFE)	$215.00	$335.00	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.

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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.