CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Learning Mode

Online/Virtual/FacetoFace

Location

SA

Duration

12 Months

Study Load

Part-time/Full-time

Course Overview

This nationally recognised Certificate IV equips you with the skills to design and deliver person-centered services for young people with diverse and complex needs. This course, prepares you to build effective and respectful relationships with clients from all backgrounds, advocate for their rights, and respond appropriately to their needs. You will learn to recognize and address crises, including family violence, mental health issues, and abusive behavior, as well as refer clients to specialist services when required. Additional skills include maintaining networks, and working within a community development framework while adhering to safe, legal, and ethical practices. Graduates will be qualified for diverse roles in youth and community services, including Youth Worker, Community Development Worker, Case Worker, and Support Worker, with opportunities in areas such as mental health, disability, crisis intervention, advocacy, and drug education.

Prerequisites

No prerequisties required

Units of Competency

1 The World of Work

  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace health and safety
  • CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

2 Communication and work with Diversity

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

3 Youth Work in Action

  • CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people
  • CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in youth work context
  • CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
  • CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities

4 Provide Services for Young People in Response to Needs and Circumstances

  • CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of Young People
  • CHCDEV004 Comfirm developmental status
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care 5 Identify and Respond to Critical Situations
  • CHCYTH016 Respond to Critical situations
  • CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of Individuals at risk of suicide

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

Full Fee: between $520 – $6000 Subsidies by the Australian and South Australian Government are available for eligible candidates.
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.