CHC40413 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Details for Australian residents
- Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
- Are an Australian permanent resident; or
- Hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa
- are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and
- do not hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa; and
- are not a New Zealand citizen; and
- hold a temporary visa.
Visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website for more information about studying in Australia on a student visa.
Course essentials
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Offered by:
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VU course code:CHC40413
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Location and VTAC course code:
Location VTAC course code Footscray Nicholson 4300885004 Werribee 4301785004 -
Fee type:VET
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Study mode:Part Time, Full Time
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Delivery mode:Face to Face
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Duration:1 year full time or longer for part time
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Fees:
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Launch your career as a youth worker and make a difference in a range of community-based programs.
You will develop specialised skills required to work with young people and to run programs which will address their social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs.
Careers
- Community development worker (youth)
- Youth and family resource officer
- Indigenous youth worker
- Youth and family service worker
- Recreational youth activities worker
- Youth case worker
- Residential care worker
- Youth housing support worker
- Support worker residential
- Youth worker
- Youth alcohol and other drugs worker
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Study pathways
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
Course objectives
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:
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responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation, and;
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largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.
Course structure
To be awarded CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work, a student must successfully complete a total of eighteen (18) units of competency, comprising of:
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fourteen (14) core units, and;
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four (4) elective units of which:
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at least two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed in the CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work qualification;
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up to two (2) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by Victoria Polytechnic.
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Core units
Elective units
Imported
How to apply for this course
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Direct applications due 31 December 2017.
Before applying:
Consider whether you also wish to apply for:
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Special admission: You can request special consideration be given to your application based on your individual situation.
Find out more about special admission or complete the Direct admissions special consideration application - Extra credit for past skills and study - known as Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) or Skills recognition.
When you're ready:
Apply direct to VUYou will need to create an account (or use your existing VU one).
Direct applications due 31 December 2017.
After you apply:
- It’s important to check for emails from us (remember to check your Spam folder).
- Complete any requests for information by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387)
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
