Certificate IV in Youth Work

Student entry requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports  and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are  required to pass an online LLN assessment test
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and  must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed  documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Be capable of completing 80 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to  obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to  work placement)
• Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19  vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please  note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

While completing the CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work qualification from Hader Institute of Education, you may study the following subjects:

Core Units

• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities (Workplace demonstration)
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk (Workplace demonstration)
• CHCYTH013 – Engage respectfully with young people (Workplace demonstration)
• CHCYTH014 – Work effectively with young people in youth work context (Work-place demonstration)
• CHCYTH015 – Support young people to create opportunities in their lives (Work-place demonstration)
• CHCYTH016 – Respond to critical situations (Workplace demonstration)
• CHCYTH022 – Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people (Workplace demonstration)
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety (Workplace demonstration)

Elective Units

• CHCCDE019 – Work within a community development framework
• CHCMHS011 – Assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being