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Certificate IV in Youth Work

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Empower young people with a career in youth work. . Build your tool kit to help young people in need. This qualification prepares you for a career as a youth worker, where your core role will be to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare and developmental needs of young people.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 months full-time
Course Code
CHC40413

About this course

Empower young people with a career in youth work. .

Build your tool kit to help young people in need. This qualification prepares you for a career as a youth worker, where your core role will be to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare and developmental needs of young people.

You will learn how to develop and facilitate community-based programs, provide services appropriate to the needs and circumstances of young people, assist with mental health issues, identify and respond to youth at risk, understand legal and ethical requirements, and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander safety. You will learn how to respond effectively to the changing needs of young people, policy and service types.

There is a growing demand for qualified youth workers in the North West within community, government and youth sector agencies, and this qualification provides you with a diverse set of skills to develop your career in the industry.

Study locations

Pundulmurra (Hedland)

Tom Price

Kununurra

Halls Creek

Karratha

Wyndham

Fitzroy Crossing

Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)

Broome

Derby

Newman

Career pathways

This qualification prepares you for roles such as:

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

Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook

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