- This is NOT a free course. Flexible payment plans are available.
Course Overview
The Certificate IV in Youth Work is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to develop and implement programs that address their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs, whilst fostering community engagement and participation.
Study areas include community development frameworks; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety; supporting young people; responding to family violence and homelessness; and legal and ethical compliance.
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Who's It For?
Our comprehensive CHC40421 Certificate in Youth Work is tailored to individuals taking on the crucial role of developing and leading programs for young people within community-based initiatives. These programs are thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide spectrum of needs, including social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental, and protection aspects.
Graduates of this CHC40421 Certificate in Youth Work will be equipped to take on roles in community, government, and youth sector agencies. As professionals, they will shoulder the responsibility of implementing the policies and guidelines set by their employing organisation. Enjoying a significant degree of autonomy, workers will have the freedom to make informed decisions while operating under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Case Manager
What You'll Learn
You’ll learn the skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of children and teens, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare.
The course will teach you:
- To understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in these communities
- Key relationship and trust building skills
- How to assess young people, respond to their needs and link them in with services that will assist them and meet their needs
- Encourage youth participation, and help young people to connect with people and communities that will have a positive and healthy impact on their lives
- How to respond to critical situations, and work with youth who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness
- Understand, work with and support young people struggling with mental health issues
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Locations
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months
- 15 hours per week
Delivery
- This is a blended delivery model which incorporates Trainer-led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3 hours per week in the evening, a monthly one-hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom,= phone) plus you will need to complete 15 hours per week undertaking structured self-paced study
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
- Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
- Be capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
- Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
- Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement).
- Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement).
- Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19 vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please note, additional immunisations may be required given the Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
- These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.
Course Features
- Guaranteed work placement & post-graduation employment opportunities to work in our national clinics
Work Placement
- 80 hours of work placement (completed at the end of the course)
- Our clinics for placement are located in QLD, VIC and Bali
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program
Professional Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training You Can Trust
At Hader Institute of Education, we’re proud to be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Our courses are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ensuring they meet rigorous education standards and industry relevance.
Our qualifications are recognised across Australia by employers, government bodies, and educational institutions—empowering our students with real credentials that open real doors.
Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, upskill, or progress into further study, your training with Hader is backed by a name that industry and employers trust.
Assessment
The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, response to case studies and completing practical demonstrations. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied: Written tasks; Case Study; Practical Activities and Demonstrations.
Materials
- Computer and internet
Testimonials
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"Very helpful and professional. I was made to feel extremely welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. I have found the online learning program to work very well so far. Weekly classes are helpful so that we have contact with our class and also Claire can provide not only the information but examples as well. A great arrangement that works well for all lifestyles. Having 3 young children this program is perfect for me. Really enjoying my course so far and very happy I made the decision to study with Hader."Lauren SkuseCertificate IV in Youth Work
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"My initial phone consultation was very detailed and affirming, and gave good advice as to which course would be suitable for me. Hader seems to be an institute that has a good reputation and good networks. The main attraction for me was that it has its own clinics, thereby allowing me to gain a placement more easily."Nils von KalmCertificate IV in Youth Work
Additional Information
Flexible and Supporting Learning
Our CHC40421 Certificate in Youth Work offers a flexible blended online delivery model to accommodate your schedule and learning preferences. It includes various interactive components to enhance your learning experience.
You’ll participate in Trainer-led synchronous online Zoom classroom sessions, totalling 3 hours per week during evening hours. Additionally, you’ll have the valuable opportunity for monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions with your trainer via Zoom or phone. In addition to the interactive sessions, you’ll be required to dedicate 15 hours per week to structured self-paced study. This will allow you to progress at your own pace and gain a comprehensive understanding of the CHC40421 Certificate in Youth Work material.
With our blended online delivery model, you can confidently pursue your educational goals while maintaining flexibility and convenience in your learning journey.
Course Structure
Hader Institute of Education has meticulously crafted the CHC40421 Certificate in Youth Work structure and handpicked the units of competency through extensive industry engagement and research.
Subjects
About Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
We believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued and belongs. We’re in business to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
Connected online learning in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services and Alcohol & Other Drugs.
At Hader Institute of Education, we recognise that education is the pathway to opportunity. We are the leading online education and training provider to individuals wanting to pursue a career in Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs and Counselling. This is a responsibility we take seriously.
Mental and substance use disorder doesn’t just affect the individual, but also the wider community. As people who care deeply about our fellow humans, we show up in this education sector wholeheartedly, with a desire to create positive and lasting change.
Ours is a relatively new business. We knew that starting a new organisation at this time – came with a responsibility to look beyond “business-as-usual”. That’s why we are using our business to create the kind of positive change that society truly needs.
This goes directly to who we are at Hader and why we exist – we believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued, and belongs.
This belief inspires our mission…through learning, community, and support, we’re here to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
By focusing our efforts on supporting good mental health and wellbeing – through our people, learners, our industry, and the wider community – we help each other on our paths to self-discovery; together building a connected and inclusive future where we all belong.
Right now, we live in times of crisis, uncertainty and for many, self-doubt. But these times are also filled with great opportunities; to rise to the challenges we face and to demonstrate what human endeavour can achieve, especially when we work together.
This is the kind of stuff that dreams are made of. When we help people take control of their lives, we open the door to self-belief. The magic happens here. It’s where the impossible becomes possible and where people connect to the power of their dreams.
If ever there was a need for people to dream of a better, more connected, and inclusive future, now is that time. If this connects with you then come and join our community of fellow dreamers.
Together, let’s make a difference, today.
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