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Cert IV in Youth Work

CHC40421

Nationally Recognised Courses

Course Information

This course 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, behavioral, health, wellbeing, developmental and protection needs of young people.
This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government, youth sector agencies and workers are responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation.

Pathways

Direct pathways from this qualification are Diploma in Welfare or Bachelor of Social Work at university.

Pre-Requisites

Students are required to obtain a current clear Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check to complete this course.

Course Mode

The course is conducted in a classroom, with self-paced research, study components and requires an industry placement. Assessment is based on competency; this will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments are written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects, role play and practical demonstrations. The various delivery methods have been designed following consultations with industry, learners and other stakeholders.

Training will be conducted at the Bellarine Training and Community Hub – 1 John Dory Drive Ocean Grove or at one of our selected learn local Neighbourhood Centre under the auspice of Bellarine Training and Community Hub within your community.

You will be required to complete 240 hours of unpaid practical placement during or at the end of the course. Bellarine Training and Community Hub will source a placement that meets the requirements of the learner.
A learner who is currently working within the industry of the area they wish to study, The learner may be offered the course as a self-paced off site study option. The learner will have at a minimum fortnightly contact with a qualified trainer.

Venue, Dates & Times

  • Ocean Grove

  • Information Session: Expressions of Interest

  • Start Date: 2025

  • Days: 

  • Time: 

TOID 20459

Time Frame

Beginner (Full Study Model) -
No recent related industry experience. Self-paced study hours expected approximately 10.86 hours per week.

Intermediate (Partial Study Model) –
Limited knowledge and skills with related industry
experience. Self-paced study hours expected
approximately 8-10 hours per week.

Advanced (Partial Recognition Pathway) –
Extensive current relevant knowledge and skills
including related industry work experience.
Self-paced study hours expected approximately
8 hours per week.

BTACH Student Services

Our aim at BTACH is

  • Provide quality training meeting the needs and outcomes of our learners
  • To offer smaller classes
  • To provide the best opportunities for students to interact with the trainer
  • To allow for flexible training and learning
  • To encourage student participation in discussions
  • To provide a safe non-threatening nurturing environment for learning

Units of Study

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/ElectiveNominal Hours

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

Core

55

CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Core

50

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

Core

40

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Core

25

CHCGRP002

Plan and conduct group activities

Core

70

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

Core

55

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

Core

80

CHCMHS007

Work effectively in trauma informed care

Core

40

CHCPRT025

Identify and report children and young people at risk

Core

40

CHCYTH013

Engage respectfully with young people

Core

60

CHCYTH014

Work effectively with young people in youth work context

Core

60

CHCYTH015

Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

Core

45

CHCYTH016

Respond to critical situations

Core

100

CHCYTH022

Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people

Core

90

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

Core

20

CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol or other drugs context

Elective

80

CHCSOH013

Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Elective

85

Assessent

The assessment methods include:

  • Simulated workplace activities and observations during work placement
  • Projects
  • Written questions
  • Role plays
  • Class participation
  • Case studies

Placement

Bellarine Training and Community Hub will find placement for all students undertaking training where work placement is a requirement to satisfactorily complete this course.

Employment Skills

This qualification incorporates employability skills; skills that apply across a variety of jobs and life contexts and including:

  • Communication
  • Team work
  • Problem solving
  • Initiative and enterprise
  • Planning and organising
  • Self management
  • Learning
  • Technology

Course Costs

Training is provided with Victorian Government funding. Those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. This may impact access to further government funded training. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required on enrolment in the course. The balance may be paid on a fortnightly payment plan through an external company.

FundedUnfunded

Enrolment

$0

$5,000

Admin

$ 100

$ 100

Resources

$ 340

$ 340

Total

$ 440

$ 5,440

Eligibility for Government Funding

The Victorian Training Guarantee

The Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) is making vocational education and training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.

This entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised national training can be accessed at any time and will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.

For all enrolments, individuals accessing the Victorian Training Guarantee will only be eligible to commence a maximum of two courses/qualifications at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level in their lifetime. Individuals will also only be eligible to commence a maximum of two accredited courses with the title ‘Course in…’ in their lifetime.

Please contact one of our enrolment team to assess if you are eligible for VTG funding.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015, if you are undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training organisation, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You only need to apply once and you keep the USI for your lifetime.

To apply for your USI please click below

Victorian Student Number (VSN)

The Victorian Student Number (VSN) is a student identification number that will be assigned by the Department of Education and Training (DET) to all students in government and non-government schools, and students in Vocational Education and Training Providers.

The number, which is unique to each student, will be used as a key identifier on a student’s records, and will remain with the student throughout his or her education, until reaching the age of 25.

The VSN provides DET with the capability to accurately detect patterns of student movement through, and departure from, the Victorian education and training system. It improves the collection and analysis of timely and accurate data about education in Victoria.