Certificate IV in Youth Work
National ID: CHC40413 | State ID: J592
This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be: - responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation - largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate II or Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a direct care worker in a community based or residential setting catering for young people.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Semester 1
Busselton - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH002 |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH003 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH004 |
Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH010 |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
| CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Albany - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH002 |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH003 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH004 |
Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH010 |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
| CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Busselton - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
| CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCYTH002 |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH003 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH004 |
Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH010 |
Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
| CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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