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Certificate IV in Youth Work

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This qualification provides you with the core skills and knowledge required to work as a Youth Worker.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
24 months full-time
Course Code
CHC40421
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$2,665 total

About this course

This qualification provides you with the core skills and knowledge required to work as a Youth Worker. You will develop skills in providing direct support to young people and their families by using a range of youth work interventions, including case management, advocacy and the design and facilitation of group programs. You will develop knowledge in youth work frameworks, adolescent development, trauma informed practices, crisis intervention and ethical models which will underpin your work with vulnerable young people.

Youth Workers are employed in many settings including community, residential, outreach services, health services, and specialist youth programs.

The choice of electives for this qualification are set, based on consultation and feedback from Industry. Students will complete 15 Core units and 2 set elective units (see course picture for details of units).



Entry requirements

There are no prescribed training package entry requirements. CIT requires you to achieve the following:
Prior to enrolment, achieve a score of 4 in most categories in a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND) task provided by CIT.

Study locations

Bruce

Career pathways

On completion of this qualification students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required for working specifically with young people.

Roles can be found in various settings including government departments, not for profit organisations, community health centres and residential facilities.

Occupations may include:
- Youth support worker
- Residential youth worker
- Youth outreach worker
- Youth engagement worker
- Case manager