| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Online |
| Next intake | February, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Total units | 17 |
Overview
Make a difference with CQUniversity’s Certificate IV in Youth Work. Gain the skills to support and inspire young people. Learn to provide essential guidance, advocacy, and care and turn your passion into a fulfilling career, empowering youth to reach their full potential.
Start your career with the Certificate IV in Youth Work. Support young individuals in making positive life changes and empower them to navigate life’s challenges. This youth work course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to work with young people in the community. The qualification is designed for workers who develop and facilitate a range of community-based programs to address the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation. Youth workers are largely self-directed with autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager. This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
QUALITY EDUCATION, WHEREVER YOU ARE
Between our reputation for learning, teaching and research, our renowned online education offering, and our status as Australia’s largest regional university, rest assured you will get a world-class education when you choose CQUniversity.
A UNI THAT KNOWS CREDIBILITY IS KEY
In just 25 years, CQUniversity has achieved some amazing feats and emerged as one of Australia’s truly great universities. We have been ranked among the best in the world for our teaching and learning, and are internationally recognised for our focus on Social Innovation. Our graduates are some of the most sought-after in Australia, due to our reputation for work integrated learning and industry-aligned courses, and experience some of the nation’s best graduate outcomes in terms of full-time employment and starting salary. CQUni is also regarded as the nation’s most inclusive and engaged university, with our award-winning academic and research staff making a real impact on the communities and industries we serve.
A UNI THAT LEADS IN ONLINE EDUCATION
A pioneer in online study, CQUniversity has more than two decades of experience providing high quality online learning experiences across the country and even internationally. We work hard to deliver the latest techniques in online study, and have even planned our physical sites to provide more services to our widespread online study cohort.
A UNI THAT KNOWS CONVENIENCE COUNTS
CQUniversity is truly focused on our students’ needs, and that means responding to what, how and where they want to study. It is why we are now Australia’s largest regional university, with more than 20 metropolitan and regional locations across five states, delivering TAFE and university qualifications in on-campus, online and supported online modes to more than 30 000 students.
A UNI THAT KNOWS YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS
CQUniversity’s strong focus on student experience ensures that you are prepared and supported on your student journey. Support services include on-campus or online orientation to assist your transition into university life, course and career advice, financial support options, study support, ongoing assistance through the Student Mentor program, counselling services, support for students with disability or medical conditions, Indigenous student support and more.
Career Opportunities
This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge to gain employment as a youth worker in a range of settings including community, government and youth sector agencies. Youth workers develop and facilitate programs for youth, including those at risk, through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people. Furthermore, your study experience will provide you with skills and a qualification that enable you to further your education.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:| Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
|---|---|
| 12 months | 18 months |
Please enrol in ONLY ONE unit as a time following the course sequence.
Unit 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Unit 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Unit 3
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Unit 4
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Unit 5
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
Unit 6
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS016 | Respond to client needs |
Unit 7
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Unit 8
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
Unit 9
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
IDENTIFYING YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK & TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CLUSTER- Only enroll in this cluster when you have completed 9 units of study
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE & GROOUP WORK CLUSTER- Only enrol in this cluster when you have completed 11 units of study
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in youth work context |
PLACEMENT GROUP CLUSTER-Only enrol in this cluster when you have completed 14 units of study
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
This course has no residential schools.
To complete CHC40421 – Certificate IV in Youth Work, along with online learning, you will be required to complete an approved work placement for 80-hour placement within an appropriate work setting. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer. A vocational placement competency logbook must be signed off to confirm essential skills gained.
When you have completed at least 10 units, you will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement.
CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link: IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.
You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.
Requirements
Students are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless they have previously completed a Certificate IV or higher-level course. The BKSB will highlight any areas where additional support may be required from CQUniversity.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
Some government subsidies, such as Higher Level Skills (HLS), will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.
The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.
At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more
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