Certificate IV in Youth Work
This Certificate IV is a nationally recognised course, which is fast becoming the youth work sector’s required qualification. This qualification is a broad generic course for application across the youth sector.
Who is this for?
Certificate IV is designed to build on the skills of people who develop and coordinate programs for young people in a range of community based programs. It is important that students have current work in a youth setting, which may be voluntary or part time, or that you have access to a youth work setting during the course.
Course content
The course is made up of sixteen competencies. They are delivered through eight topics using a variety of learning methodologies. The methodologies include:
- Self paced learning guides
- Readings and reflections
- One day seminars
- Tutorials
- Online discussion
- Workplace learning activities
- Workplace assessments.
Students will have a course coordinator who will support their classroom learning and assist with workplace learning and assessments. Because the focus of the course is in applying skills, much of the learning will be done in practical youth work situations. Topics include:
- Models and practices of Youth Work
- Youth work in your community
- Crisis and Conflict
- Case work
- Relationship building
- Legal issues
- Workplace relationships
- Juvenile Justice (optional*)
- First Aid Certificate (not provided by the Institute).
*A separate topic in Juvenile Justice in South Australia will be offered to those students interested in this specialist field of Youth Work.
Competencies gained within this qualification include:
Core units
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CHCYTH402A |
Work effectively with Young People in the youth work context |
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CHCICS406A |
Support Client self management |
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CHCCD412A |
Work within a community development framework |
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CHCYTH407D |
Respond to critical situations |
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CHCCS422A |
Respond holistically to Client issues and refer appropriately |
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CHCYTH403A |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
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CHCCOM403A |
Use targeted communication skills to build relationships |
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CHCYTH401A |
Engage respectfully with young people |
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CHCCS400A |
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
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HLTHIR403B |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
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HLTOHS300A |
Contribute to Occupational Health and Safety processes |
Elective units
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CHCLD315A |
Recognise stages of lifespan development |
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CHCYTH503A |
Undertake youth work in specific communities |
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CHCGROUP403D |
Plan and conduct group activities |
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CHCCS401B |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid (provided externally and paid for separately) |
Assessment:
You will need to negotiate with the course coordinator in relation to the completion of assessments.
How to apply
To apply for entry into this qualification please contact Lola Aviles on 08 8245 8100.
For more information
You can download the Youth Work prospectus or please contact Lola Aviles on (08) 8245 8100 for more information.