Certificate IV in Youth Work 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
CHC41808 
CRICOS Code: 069886J 
Centre:
Health and Community Services
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Community Services; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
 

What does this course involve?

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work with children and youth in relevant areas of 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.

This course is also available to international students.

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.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

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.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • be mature age (prefered)
  • have the literacy and numeracy skills required (see 'How do I apply?')

How do I apply?

VTAC - to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
You must also download and complete the Box Hill Institute Application Form to apply for study in 2012.
All applicants must attend the following information session:

  • tuesday 24th January 2012  from 2pm - 5pm at 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Building 4 Auditorium.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of application
  • Attendance at the information session
  • Group interview

Length of course

Full time - 1 year (including a placement in semester 1 and semester 2)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour (max $1,250.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $10,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core
CHCCD412A
Work Within a Community Development Framework
65.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
CHCCOM403A
Use Targeted Communication Skills To Build Relationships
55.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to apply specific workplace communication techniques to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues based on respect and trust.
CHCCS400A
Work Within a Relevant Legal And Ethical Framework
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements.
CHCCS422A
Respond Holistically To Client Issues And Refer Appropriately
75.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assess a range of client issues and refer appropriately.
CHCICS406A
Support Client Self-Management
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers to provide clients with support and assistance to self manage aspects of their life that may include planning, access and involvement in community services and decision-making.
HLTHIR403B
Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients And Co-Workers
20.00 hr
This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures.
HLTOHS300A
Contribute To OHS Processes
20.00 hr
This unit specified the workplace performance required of an employee to contribute to OHS processes.
CHCYTH401A
Engage Respectfully With Young People
55.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to communicate effectively with young people (aged 12–25) in work roles with a specific focus on young people.
CHCYTH402A
Work Effectively With Young People In The Youth Work Context
60.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in the youth work context. The unit focuses on the historical and contemporary youth sector practice and understanding of the current status of young people.
CHCYTH403A
Support Young People To Create Opportunities In Their Lives
45.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assist young people to identify the challenges and opportunities in their lives and to work towards their goals on an individual or group level.
CHCYTH407D
Respond To Critical Situations
90.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain safety through effective response to potential or actual critical situations.
Electives - compulsory
CHCAOD402A
Work Effectively In The Alcohol And Other Drugs Sector
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by all workers who may be working primarily with clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues and provides a basic introduction to values, services and approaches applied to work in this sector.
CHCCHILD505B
Work Effectively In Child Protection And Out Of Home Care For Children And Young People
80.00 hr
CHCCM401D
Undertake Case Management
20.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in carrying out specific activities in a case/care plan.
HLTFA301B
Apply First Aid
18.00 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.

CHCMH301A
Work Effectively In Mental Health
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required in the context within which mental health work occurs.
All fees quoted are indicative fees 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. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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