CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
- Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCAOD004)
- Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
- Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide (CHCCCS003)
- Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
- Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)
- Plan and conduct group activities (CHCGRP002)
- Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
- Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)
- Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
- Work effectively in trauma informed care (CHCMHS007)
- Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)
- Identify and report children and young people at risk (CHCPRT025)
- Respond to critical situations (CHCYTH016)
- Support young people to create opportunities in their lives (CHCYTH015)
- Work effectively with young people in the youth work context (CHCYTH014)
- Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people (CHCYTH022)
- Engage respectfully with young people (CHCYTH013)
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The Certificate IV in Youth Work is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to develop and implement programs that address their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs, whilst fostering community engagement and participation.
Duration
1 day a week for 18 months with online elements
To achieve this qualification, you will be required to be employed or complete hours at a work place that satisfies the Units of Competency.
Delivery
Face to face with online elements (may be an option to complete fully online with work for practical elements)
Learn
15 core units and 2 elective units
| Core Units | Elective Units |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
| CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk | |
| CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people | |
| CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in youth work context | |
| CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives | |
| CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities | |
| CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations | |
| CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people | |
| CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | |
| CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care |
Career Opportunities
Youth Workers
Qualification Achieved
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Fees
Training subsidised by NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies. Subject to availability.
To get an estimate of your student fee and find out if you may be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, click here and follow the prompts to enter your details.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification however to prepare you for this course we suggest you have:
- Basic computer skills
- A reasonable level of fitness to carry our manual handling and first aid
- Ideally experience in the community services sector already
- Ability to work unsupervised in your scope of practice
Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
Completion Requirements
During your study you will be required to provide Atwea/work placement the following evidence:
- A National Police Check
- A NDIS Worker Check (if applicable)
- Vaccinations which may include COVID (if applicable)
- A Working with Children Check (if applicable)
- Any other evidence your work placement provider requires
Support
Atwea provides support services across all campuses and locations and online.
Pathway
These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package
How to Enrol
Enquire now or call 02 4925 4200 to speak to someone who can guide you through the requirements of the course. Or Enrol Now if a class is listed below at one of our many locations.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Atwea College - Online Zoom sessions
- To enrol in class commencing Tuesday 14 May 2024, CLICK HERE