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Course Overview
Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work will give you the skills, knowledge and qualification you need to step up and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people (in general those who are 12 – 24 years of age).
Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth, including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with Open Colleges’ CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Community Development Youth Worker
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Recreational Youth Activities Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Youth and Family Services Officer
- Youth Case Worker
- Youth Housing Support Worker
- Youth Worker
What You'll Learn
- How to listen to and understand young people’s problems taking into account their background and circumstances, and support them in the areas they are struggling with
- The skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of young people, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare
- How 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 concerns and link them in with services that will assist them in meeting 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
- How to understand, work with and support young people struggling with mental distress
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Maximum 18 months
- 120 hours of work placement
Entry Requirements
Education
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
- Two years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
English
This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
- Two years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Work Placement
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
Students will often undertake work placement in their current workplace or find a workplace through their friends, family or colleagues. If you experience difficulties finding a work placement, Open Colleges will provide you with advice, resources and support through our work placement support team.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement.
Assessment
- Case studies
- Demonstrations
- Knowledge tests
- Logbook
- Portfolio
- Presentations
- Projects
- Reports
- Workplace assessments
- Workplace portfolio
- Written reports
Additional Information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Subjects
- Establish a relationship with the young person’s nominated carer/family members
- Exchange information with family/carers about young person’s needs and/or risks
- Determine a mutual approach to addressing the young person’s needs
- Respond to families’/nominated carers concerns about young person
- Communicate with clients and co-workers
- Address communication needs
- Facilitate meetings
- Prepare for assessment
- Analyse the person’s needs using a collaborative approach
- Determine appropriate services
- Complete reporting
- Evaluate assessment and referral processes
- Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
- Report indications of possible risk of harm
- Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people
- Create a relationship of trust and respect
- Work with young people to identify their needs, rights, strengths, hopes and opportunities
- Identify goals with the young person
- Develop and implement action plans
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.
We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.
We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.
Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.
Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
