Certificate IV in Youth Work 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
CHC41808 
CRICOS Code: 069886J 
Centre:
Health and Community Services
Location:
Elgar Campus,
Study Area: Community Services 
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Units of Competency

Duration

1 year (including placement in semester 1 and semester 2)

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work children and youth involved in child protection, youth justice and supported accommodation systems.

You will learn to provide care, protection and support services to young people.

You will develop case-planning and communication skills, and learn to facilitate cooperative behaviour.

You will also receive an introduction to mental health work and the alcohol and drugs sector, and gain advanced first aid skills.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

You must have a current Working with Children check and a current National Police Record check (both in Australian and your home country).

Cost

$AUD11,300 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in; residential services, supported housing services, youth justice facilities and educational facilities.

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into advanced level studies in areas such as social work, welfare work or youth studies eg Diploma in Community Services Work.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

Core
HLTHIR403B
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
20 hr
HLTOHS300A
Contribute to OHS processes
20 hr
This unit specified the workplace performance required of an employee to contribute to OHS processes.
CHCCS400A
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
50 hr
CHCICS406A
Support client self-management
50 hr
CHCYTH401A
Engage respectfully with young people
55 hr
CHCYTH402A
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
60 hr
CHCYTH403A
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
45 hr
CHCYTH407D
Respond to critical situations
90 hr
CHCCOM403A
Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
55 hr
CHCCD412A
Work within a community development framework
65 hr
CHCCS422A
Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
75 hr
Electives - compulsory
HLTFA301B
Apply first aid
18 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid, life support, casualty management and incident response, until more definitive assistance becomes available.
CHCAOD402A
Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
50 hr
CHCCM401D
Undertake case management
20 hr
CHCCHILD505A
Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children
80 hr
CHCMH301A
Work effectively in mental health
50 hr
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