CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work

VU course code: CHC40421 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine, Werribee

Next start date

15 July 2024

Application closes

01 July 2024

Overview

Begin a career making a difference in the lives of young people, with a Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421 at Victoria University.

In this youth work course, you will learn how to develop and facilitate programs that support young people. Through targeted learning and practical exercises, you will develop skills needed to help teens and young adults address their health, behavioural, social and safety needs.

Our experienced youth-work teachers will show you effective techniques to achieve positive outcomes for 12- to 25-year-olds in a range of community settings, so you graduate work-ready.

By the end of your youth-work course, you will have skills needed to:

advocate for young people
assess youth at risk
manage youth-work cases
keep young people safe
organise community-education and group activities
communicate effectively
understand an organisation’s policies and guidelines.

: 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, well-being, developmental and protection needs of young people.This work may be undertaken through employment in the community, government and youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation. They are largely self-directed with autonomous decision making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
: Everything you learn at Victoria University has direct links to the real world.

You’ll be guided by teachers who have valuable workplace contacts and the latest industry-standard skills and knowledge.

Studying with us means you’ll get the hands-on experience required to be job-ready when you graduate.
: At Victoria University, we believe in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity.

We have a strong history of community engagement, working with organisations in the region to develop programs that meet local needs.

These partnerships benefit the communities around each of our campuses, and our students too. By contributing to local projects, we can ensure your skills are well matched to opportunities in the region, and create networks for your future employment.

Learn about our community partnerships.
: Victoria University has academic support programs and tailored resources designed to help you succeed in your studies.

Through workshops, mentoring, and study groups, we can help you with:

assignments and assessment tasks

maths skills

writing skills

English language

time management

study strategies.

We also have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.

Find out about our learning advice and support.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To be awarded the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work, a total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be achieved, comprising of:

fifteen (15) core units, and;

two (2) elective units, of which:

at least one (1) must be listed in the training package
up to one (1) may be from the training package or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

This industry-focused certificate will give you the foundational skills for a rewarding career in youth work. You could find employment in community, government or youth sector agencies in a range of areas such as:

psycho-social support services (including residential, day program and outreach)
recreational programs
juvenile justice
housing
schools.

Once you have completed your youth-work certificate, you can seek work as a:

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
community care worker
youth alcohol and other drugs worker.

FURTHER STUDIES (PATHWAYS)

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