Do you enjoy working with young people? Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference?
Our Certificate IV in Youth Work is your path to a rewarding career working with young people. Your knowledge and skills will equip you to design and deliver person-centred services for young people with diverse and complex needs. You will be able to build effective and respectful relationships with clients from all backgrounds, and advocate for their interests and rights.
You will learn from experienced practitioners, in a course based on over 60 years of frontline youth and family services work by Relationships Australia. Our helpful and expert staff will support you at every stage of your learning
You will be able to work at your own pace, in a flexible blended learning environment that allows you to balance your studies with your other commitments.
Our knowledge, experience and reputation will ensure you graduate ready to secure employment in this important field.
Learning ModeBlended Learning
LocationSA
Face to face days21
Weekly study hours10-15
Duration12 months
Learning Outcomes
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a wide range of youth services and support roles. You will be able to:
- build effective relationships with young people from all backgrounds
- assess client needs and respond appropriately
- provide person centred services to clients with diverse and complex needs
- refer clients to specialist services and support when needed
- recognise and respond appropriately to crisis situations, including evidence of family violence, mental health issues and abusive behaviour
- plan and conduct group activities
- advocate for the interests and rights of clients
- develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships
- work within a community development framework
- follow safe work practices
- work legally and ethically.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be assessed for suitability to the qualification. Each applicant is required to undertake an online language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. The online LLN tool is designed to assess your Language, Literacy (understanding how to use reading, writing, listening and speaking for a purpose and in context) and Numeracy skills.
This short test will give the Institute insight to the right level of study for you. After the test, you will have time to review the results and discuss enrolment with our Enrolments & Training Coordinator.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of youth and community services settings. This could include community work, disability work, mental health, drug education, advocacy, crisis intervention and more. Common job titles include:
- Youth Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Case Worker
- Support Worker
The Federal Government estimates that the demand for youth workers will be very strong over the next 5 years. See joboutlook.gov.au
Units of Study & Units of Competency
New Certificate IV in Youth Work Package coming soon for study in 2025
Duration and Delivery Mode
12 Months Full-Time.
Blended learning: mix of online learning and face-to-face classroom sessions.
This program and 21 face to face classroom contact days. This program is equivalent to 5 to 10 hours of study per week. Students will be required to undertake self-directed online learning outside of classroom delivery.
Timetable
Location
The course is a mix of online learning and face-to-face classroom sessions. Face-to-face classroom sessions are delivered in Adelaide (Hindmarsh).
This program and 21 face to face classroom contact days. Students will be required to undertake self-directed online learning outside of classroom delivery.
Work Placement Requirements
To achieve competency for this qualification, 100 hours of on-the-job learning and assessment at a youth specific service, must be completed.
- All placements must be approved by the Institute prior to commencement to ensure the required work-based learning and assessment can be completed.
- Wherever possible, a work placement within a program of Relationships Australia SA will be organised, but this is not guaranteed, and students need to seek placements at other organisations.
- Students on placement within RASA must meet the mandatory requirements for working with children checks, National police clearance, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL credit may be granted for relevant prior study.
Students seeking recognition for all or part of a qualification must complete the online AISR Recognition Application at least 14 days before the start of the course. See here for more information.
Tuition Fee, Payment Options, Loans
Full Fee: $5,000.
Gap Fee (SA Govt. Subsidy): $1,000 (total gap fee reduces to $1,000, if you are eligible for SA Government subsidy).
Gap Fee (Concession): $520 (total gap fee reduces to $520, if you are eligible for SA Government subsidies with valid Health Care, Pensioner or Veteran Affairs concession cards only).
This course is subsidised through the Australian and South Australian Government. Eligibility and subsidy criteria apply. To check your eligibility visit www.skills.sa.gov.au.
See our Schedule of Fees for key dates and payment options.
All enquiries regarding tuition fees and payment schedules should be directed to admin@aisr.edu.au.
Qualification Information Brochure
