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CHC41808 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

This qualification covers 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.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies and workers will be:

  • Responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
  • Largely self directed with fairly autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Community development worker (youth)
  • Youth and family resource officer
  • Indigenous youth worker
  • Youth and family service worker
  • Recreational youth activities worker
  • Youth case worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Youth housing support worker
  • Support worker residential
  • Youth worker
  • Youth alcohol and other drugs worker

Qualification Requirements

PACKAGING RULES

16 units must be completed for this qualification including:

  • 11 compulsory units
  • 5 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available and may include:

  • Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification – these electives have been grouped to facilitate selection
  • Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
  • Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages

Entry Requirements

There are no special entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended students are 18 years of age and have a minimum sound level in English and Maths.  Students are required to have the ability to read and write simple documents and collect basic numeral data.  You must also undergo a police check for a criminal background in order to work in this field.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

ABRA QLD supports all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process.

Qualification Requirements

To achieve a Certificate IV in Youth Work, students must complete sixteen units for this qualification, comprising:

  • Eleven Core Units
  • Five Elective Units

Unit of Competency

Code Unit of Competency
Core Units
CHCCD412A Work within a community development framework
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCICS406A Support client self management
CHCYTH401A Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH402A Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH403A Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
Elective Units
CHCYTH407D Respond to critical situations
CHCYTH511A Work effectively with young people and their families
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
CHCMH301A Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes

Assessment

The experienced ABRA QLD Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA QLD are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.

Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require successful completion of a Vocational Placement as part of the assessment process.

Cost

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Career Possibilities

  • Youth worker
  • Youth housing support worker
  • Youth and family service worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Indigenous youth worker

The Certificate IV in Youth Work will enable students to establish a career path to Diploma of Youth Work and also to higher industry roles.

Delivery

This program is delivered by distance using electronic mail (email). In general students have to complete this qualification within 12 months. However, as our distance education is self-paced, students can complete this course in less than this time.

How To Enrol

Please ensure that you have visited our web address and read and understood our policies, including those on refund of fees which you will find in the ABRA Qld student handbook. You should ensure that any queries you may have about the course have been fully addressed before enrolment and we are ready to answer these queries at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you are ready to enrol in this course, please complete the enrolment form and fax it to ABRA Qld on (07) 3203 7174 or email the completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it