CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Learn how to create programs designed to address the needs of young people and gain the skills to enter the challenging yet rewarding industry of youth work.

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How Employer-based | On campus
Create brighter futures for young people
This qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge to help young people in need. There are many employment opportunities for youth workers in outreach, child protection, education and residential settings.
You 'll learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.
- Develop and facilitate a range of community based programs
- Follow legislative and ethical requirements
- Implement organisational policies and guidelines
I have the following attributes:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently
- A non-judgemental attitude
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Initiative and leadership qualities, with the ability to relate to young people
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Employer/work-based training offers a flexible, self-paced study program which combines workplace recognition of prior learning and individualised ‘gap’ training to attain your qualification. You must already be employed in a job role related to your course of study for more than 25 hours week and have at least 6 - 12 months experience in order to qualify for employer/work-based mode of delivery.
This means every time you go to work you are learning and demonstrating competence whilst working towards your qualification. The flexibility of Employer-based training allows you to structure and perform learning and assessment in a way that fits into your professional and personal life.
Learning and assessment plans are created on an individual level in consultation with you and/or your employer. Assessment is conducted using numerous methods including practical demonstration and observation, question and answer interviews, written tasks, supervisor reports and workshops.
To enquire or enrol in the next intake please email workbased.cp@nmtafe.wa.edu.au.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
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 |
CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
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 |
CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $140.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
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 |
CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $100.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
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 |
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 |
CHCYTH013 | Engage respectfully with young people |
CHCYTH014 | Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
CHCYTH015 | Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
CHCYTH016 | Respond to critical situations |
CHCYTH022 | Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
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