Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

CHC40321

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Develop the skills to protect and support children, young people and families. Build skills to assess, plan and deliver care and guidance.

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in family support. Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Community Service Worker

    This course has 120 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Core
Identify and report children and young people at risk Core
Participate in workplace health and safety Core
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core
Use communication to build relationships Core
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people Core
Work effectively in trauma informed care Core
Work legally and ethically Core
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Core
Work with diverse people Core
Work within a practice framework Core
Assist families to self-manage contact Elective
Confirm developmental status Elective
Facilitate and monitor contact Elective
Facilitate changeovers Elective
Facilitate family intervention strategies Elective
Facilitate responsible behaviour Elective
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide Elective
Provide parenting, health and well-being education Elective
Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care Elective
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Elective
Respond to client needs Elective
Support people to improve relationships Elective
Work with carers and families in complex situations Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Liaison Officer

    ANZSCO 224912

    Liaison Officers establish and facilitate communication between different community groups, organisations and governments.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Family Support Worker

    ANZSCO 411713

    Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Residential Care Officer

    ANZSCO 411715

    Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Youth Worker

    ANZSCO 411716

    Support young people in the social, emotional, financial, study and employment aspects of their lives.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Child and Youth Residential Care Assistant

    ANZSCO 423411

    Child or Youth Residential Care Assistants provide care and supervision for children and young people living in residential or institutional facilities such as group homes and correctional institutions.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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