Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC40413
State Code:
J592
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
12/11/2014
Approved Date
05/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
795
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
3.00 12/11/2014 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:
responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)
- fourteen (14) core units
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be selected from the elective units list
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG826 CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people 50 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG835 CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances 80 Unit of competency
WG829 CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations 90 Unit of competency
WG828 CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives 35 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
WG827 CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context 60 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
AVC47 CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB59 CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing 70 Unit of competency
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
WG742 CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status 50 Unit of competency
AVC24 CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWA78 CHCGRP004 Deliver structured programs 35 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC00 CHCEDU004 Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs 50 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
AVC63 CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 75 Unit of competency
WG810 CHCPRT009 Provide primary residential care 80 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVC61 CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs 55 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
AVC49 CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes 35 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
AVB37 CHCSET002 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 50 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
WG805 CHCPRT004 Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families 60 Unit of competency
AVB63 CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care 40 Unit of competency
WG836 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families 40 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVB25 CHCSOH010 Work with clients within the social housing system 35 Unit of competency
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
AVB35 CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J024 CHC41812 Certificate IV in Youth Work Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BII4 CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07790) YOUTH WORK (LEVEL 4) Traineeship