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- Learning MethodOnline + Work Placement
- IntakesStart anytime
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationMax 18 months
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Outcomes:
- Youth worker
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Youth Case Worker
Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (in general those who are 12-24 years of age), including their safety, emotional health, and social connectivity with this Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Topics covered in this course include: Introduction to youth work, working with diversity, and much more. See below for more information on the units covered.
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of a minimum of 120 hours for this course. Please enquire now for a Course Guide for more details on the work placement requirements.
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197) – a member of the Open Colleges Group. The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
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Job Outcomes
- 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
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
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.
To successfully complete this course, it is recommended that students
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete year 12
- Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
- Basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video
Physical Requirements
- Learners must have a basic level of physical fitness as the role may involve a variety of tasks that require a moderate amount of physical activity, such as providing direct assistance to clients with daily living, participating in social and recreational activities and managing a crisis.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid requires learners to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
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Subjects
Module 1: Introduction to youth work
| CHCYTH002 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
Module 2: Working with diversity
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Module 3: Work, health and safety
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Module 4: First aid
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Module 5: Working with families
| CHCYTH011 | Work effectively with young people and their families |
Module 6: Practice principles
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
Module 7: Mental health
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCYTH010 | Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
Module 8: Responding to crisis
| CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Module 9: Community supports
| CHCYTH003 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
Fees
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.
About the Institution
Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.