Certificate IV in Youth Work

This course will provide you with foundational skills to work with and support young people for positive outcomes.

You’ll learn to develop and facilitate programs that address their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a community or industry project, which will help consolidate your knowledge.

You’ll graduate with practical skills and knowledge in:

effective communication child protection assessing youth at risk advocacy and empowerment community education and group activities legal and ethical frameworks workplace safety and first aid.

To be awarded CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work, a student must successfully complete a total of eighteen (18) units of competency, comprising of:

• fourteen (14) core units, and;
• four (4) elective units of which:
• two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed in the CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work qualification;
• two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed training package or accredited course relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• CHCCDE003 - Work within a community development framework
• CHCCOM002 - Use communication to build relationships
• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCGRP002 - Plan and conduct group activities
• CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
• CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCYTH001 - Engage respectfully with young people
• CHCYTH002 - Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
• CHCYTH003 - Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
• CHCYTH004 - Respond to critical situations
• CHCYTH010 - Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

• CHCCCS009 - Facilitate responsible behaviour
• CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRT009 - Provide primary residential care

Imported

• CHCPRT010 - Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs
• CHCYTH005 - Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following are suggested sites you could visit to obtain these checks:- Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 - Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

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, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.