Certificate IV in Youth Work

CHC40421

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online, Workplace

Outcomes

Community Development Youth Worker, Community Worker, Indigenous Youth Worker, Recreational Youth Activities Worker, Residential Support Worker, Youth and Family Services Officer, Youth Support Worker, Youth Worker

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Qualification

Certificate IV

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Maximum 18 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

The online CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work course offered through Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), provides a framework for working with, supporting and empowering children and young people. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This comprehensive certificate program will guide you through the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people, as well as how to work effectively with community services, and anticipate and respond to potentially critical situations.

You will gain an understanding of duty-of-care responsibilities, as well as the skills to help young people identify and self-manage some of the challenging issues they face.

Practical component

Students are required to undertake a work placement of 120 hours in order to demonstrate their competencies in the practical components of the course work.

Upon graduation, the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have completed year 12 or equivalent; OR
Hold a certificate III level qualification or higher; OR
Have at least two years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires written documentation and communication.

Age requirements:

Students are required to be at least 18 years of age.

English proficiency:

Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level; or
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

Physical requirements:

A basic level of fitness is required as you may be required to support clients with daily living skills such as personal care, shopping, cleaning and recreational activities.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid requires you to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.

First aid:

The unit HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this youth work course, the units of competency you may study include:

CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001- Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCCDE019 – Work within a community development framework
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
CHCYTH022 – Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH015 – Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
CHCPRT025 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCYTH016 – Respond to critical situations

160 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Why study with Open Colleges

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work, issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

Youth Worker