CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

CRICOS Code 114380B

Course Overview

If you’re looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people, then the Certificate IV in Youth Work is your superhero suit!

This course will arm you with the tools and knowledge to create programs and services that cater to the unique social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and/or protection needs of youth. You’ll be a one-person powerhouse of positive change, working in community, government, or welfare agencies to create a brighter future for young people.

But wait, there’s more! This course is your golden ticket to progress to even bigger and better things, like relevant Diploma and Bachelor degree courses. Plus, there’s a cherry on top! You’ll get to put all that theory and skill-building into action with some work experience. So, let’s get ready to don that superhero suit and change some lives!

Delivery Options

QLD CAMPUS

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test. Must be able to pass a working with children check and police check
Nominal Duration 16 weeks face to face + vocational placement
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check
Afternoon and Night courses All courses run from 9am to 2:30pm except for our Afternoon and Night courses. Afternoon and Night courses are run for 2 hours per day and are strictly for students who are already working in the industry. The fast-paced content delivered within these sessions make it impractical for students without prior experience to be able to succeed in this course.
SA CAMPUS

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test. Must be able to pass a working with children check and police check
Nominal Duration 16 weeks face to face + vocational placement
Attendance 2 - 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check
WA CAMPUS

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test. Must be able to pass a working with children check and police check
Nominal Duration 20 weeks face to face + 4 weeks vocational placement
Attendance 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to Face learning + vocational placement
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check
WORKPLACE

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Existing or new worker in the industry. Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test. Must be able to pass a working with children check and police check
Nominal Duration 6-12 months
Attendance Onsite + online
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Online learning + workplace
Course Materials All course materials are included
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check
ONLINE

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test. Must be able to pass a working with children check and police check
Nominal Duration 12 months including vocational placement
Attendance Not required, all content delivered online
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Online learning + vocational placement
Course Materials Learning materials are all provided online via the elearning portal.
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check
Resource Requirements Students must have their own access to computer and internat to access the course materials. Students are also need a webcam, camera or other recording device to be able to record role plays
INTERNATIONAL

Qualification Level Certificate IV
Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions Must be an International Student on a student visa (subclass 500). IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English language test result or the completion of 12-week Strategix IELTS Preparation program. Yr 12 equivalent (High School Graduate Certificate)
Nominal Duration 25 weeks, including vocational placement
Attendance 3 days per week
Assessment Methods Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement
Delivery Method Face to face learning and vocational placement
Course Materials Course material fees $200
Vocational Placement Students need to obtain experience in a relevant workplace and satisfactorily demonstrate a series of skills. There is no minimum hour requirement for placement, most students should be able to complete the requirements within 40 - 80 hours. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Working With Children check or police check

Payment Options

QUEENSLAND
Funding Concession Non-concession
Higher Level Skills learn more... Campus $40 ($2.35 per subject)
Online $500 ($29.41 per subject)
Campus $60 (3.52 per subject)
Online $800 ($47.05 per subject)
User Choice learn more... $614.40 $1,536 ($1.60 per nominal hour)
Not eligible for funding $3,200 $3,200

Payment plans available
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Funding Concession Non-concession
Subsidised training learn more... $480 $1,776
Not eligible for funding from $3,200 from $3,200

Payment plans available
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Funding Concession Non-Concession
Free in '24 learn more... $0.00 $0.00
Payment Plans Payment plans available - please enquire for more information
Not eligible for funding $3,200 $3,200

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

INTERNATIONAL

Tuition Fee $6,000
Materials Fee $200
Enrolment Fee $250 non-refundable

Subjects

CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCYTH015Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH022Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCYTH016Respond to critical situations
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH014Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Upcoming Intakes

QLD Campus Classes
Start Date: 20/11/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 20 Nov 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS3

Start Date: 16/12/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 16 Dec 2024 (Mon-Tue) UOS4

Start Date: 16/12/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 16 Dec 2024 (Mon-Tue) UOS4

Start Date: 18/12/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4

Start Date: 18/12/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4

Start Date: 18/12/2024
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4

Start Date: 08/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 8 Jan 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4

Start Date: 08/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 8 Jan 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS2

Start Date: 08/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 8 January 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3

Start Date: 27/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 27 Jan 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1

Start Date: 27/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 27 Jan 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1

Start Date: 29/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

Start Date: 29/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

Start Date: 29/01/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1

Start Date: 05/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 5 Feb 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS1

Start Date: 05/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 5 Feb 2024 (Wed-Fri) UOS3

Start Date: 05/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 5 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4

Start Date: 24/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 24 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2

Start Date: 24/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 24 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2

Start Date: 26/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2

Start Date: 26/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2

Start Date: 26/02/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2

Start Date: 05/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS2

Start Date: 05/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4

Start Date: 05/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1

Start Date: 24/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 24 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3

Start Date: 24/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 24 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3

Start Date: 26/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3

Start Date: 26/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3

Start Date: 26/03/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3

Start Date: 02/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS3

Start Date: 02/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS1

Start Date: 02/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2

Start Date: 21/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 21 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4

Start Date: 21/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 21 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4

Start Date: 23/04/2025
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 23 Apr 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS4


QLD Online classes
Please select one of the following classes if you are a resident of Queensland. If you are already working as a Youth Worker and are enrolling to upgrade your skills and qualifications please select the EXISTING WORKER option. For all other enrollees please select the ONLINE option.

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online - Existing Workers (QLD)


SA Campus classes
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Christie Downs (SA) - 8 Jan 2025 (Thurs - Fri) UOS3

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Elizabeth (SA) - 8 Jan 2025 (Mon - Tues) UOS2

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Christie Downs (SA) - 5 Feb 2025 (Thurs - Fri) UOS4

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Elizabeth (SA) - 5 Feb 2025 (Mon - Tues) UOS3


WA Campus classes
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Morley (WA) - 6 Feb 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Rockingham (WA) - 10 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS4


SA Online classes
Please select one of the following classes if you are a resident of South Australia.

ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online (SA)


Upcoming Intakes

QLD Campus Classes
Students enrolling in a night or afternoon class must already be working in the industry and must provide evidence of employment as part of their enrolment
Start Date Details Enrol
20/11/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 20 Nov 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS3
16/12/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 16 Dec 2024 (Mon-Tue) UOS4
16/12/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 16 Dec 2024 (Mon-Tue) UOS4
18/12/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4
18/12/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4
18/12/2024 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 18 Dec 2024 (Mon-Wed) UOS4
08/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 8 Jan 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4
08/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 8 Jan 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS2
08/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 8 January 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3
27/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 27 Jan 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1
27/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 27 Jan 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1
29/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1
29/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1
29/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 29 Jan 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS1
05/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 5 Feb 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS1
05/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 5 Feb 2024 (Wed-Fri) UOS3
05/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 5 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4
24/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 24 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2
24/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 24 Feb 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2
26/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2
26/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2
26/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 26 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS2
05/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS2
05/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4
05/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 5 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS1
24/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 24 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3
24/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 24 Mar 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS3
26/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Coopers Plains (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3
26/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3
26/03/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 26 Mar 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS3
02/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Goodna (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS3
02/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Southport (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS1
02/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Strathpine (QLD) - 2 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS2
21/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Afternoon Course (QLD) - 21 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4
21/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme Night Course (QLD) - 21 Apr 2025 (Mon-Tue) UOS4
23/04/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Loganholme (QLD) - 23 Apr 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS4

QLD Online Classes
Please select one of the following classes if you are a resident of Queensland. If you are already working as a Youth Worker and are enrolling to upgrade your skills and qualifications please select the EXISTING WORKER option. For all other enrollees please select the ONLINE option.
Details Enrol
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online - Existing Workers (QLD)

SA Campus Classes
Start Date Details Enrol
08/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Christie Downs (SA) - 8 Jan 2025 (Thurs - Fri) UOS3
08/01/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Elizabeth (SA) - 8 Jan 2025 (Mon - Tues) UOS2
05/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Christie Downs (SA) - 5 Feb 2025 (Thurs - Fri) UOS4
05/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Elizabeth (SA) - 5 Feb 2025 (Mon - Tues) UOS3

WA Campus Classes
Start Date Details Enrol
06/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Morley (WA) - 6 Feb 2025 (Wed-Fri) UOS4
10/02/2025 ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Rockingham (WA) - 10 Feb 2025 (Mon-Wed) UOS4

SA Online Classes
Please select one of the following classes if you are a resident of South Australia. If you are already working as a Youth Worker and are enrolling to upgrade your skills and qualifications please select the EXISTING WORKER option. For all other enrollees please select the ONLINE option.
Details Enrol
ACA - Cert IV Youth Work - Online (SA)

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