Certificate IV in Youth Work

CHC40421

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 support, mentor and empower young people through practical, community-based training.

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, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation. They are largely self-directed with autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

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)
      • Career Boost (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      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:

    • Youth Worker

  • 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
Engage respectfully with young people Core
Identify and report children and young people at risk Core
Participate in workplace health and safety Core
Plan and conduct group activities Core
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core
Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people Core
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence Core
Respond to critical situations Core
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives Core
Use communication to build relationships Core
Work effectively in trauma informed care Core
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context Core
Work legally and ethically Core
Work with diverse people Core
Work with people with mental health issues Core
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing Elective
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues Elective
Communicate and work in health or community services Elective
Confirm developmental status Elective
Coordinate complex case requirements Elective
Deliver structured programs Elective
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships Elective
Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs Elective
Facilitate responsible behaviour Elective
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide Elective
Provide individualised support Elective
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues Elective
Provide support to children and youth in out-of-home care Elective
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs Elective
Respond to client needs Elective
Support collaborative planning processes Elective
Support group activities Elective
Support the rights and safety of children and young people Elective
Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families Elective
Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective
Work with clients within the social housing system Elective
Work with forced migrants Elective
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Elective
Work within a community development framework Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Youth Work 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

  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

    ANZSCO 272112

    Drug and Alcohol Counsellors provide support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develop strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provide community education. They may work in call centres.

    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

  • 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

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Youth Work

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

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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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