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CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work

CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work

National ID CHC40421 State ID BII4

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.

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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

How On campus | Combined (Online and 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.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships $0.00 $0.00
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence $0.00 $5.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $5.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $5.00
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities $0.00 $5.00
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $5.00
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues $0.00 $0.00
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $5.00
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk $0.00 $5.00
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people $0.00 $10.00
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context $0.00 $10.00
CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives $0.00 $5.00
CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations $0.00 $15.00
CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people $0.00 $5.00
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$0.00 $5.00
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $46.00

*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.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships $0.00 $0.00
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence $0.00 $5.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $5.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $5.00
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities $0.00 $5.00
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $5.00
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues $0.00 $0.00
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $5.00
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk $0.00 $5.00
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people $0.00 $10.00
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context $0.00 $10.00
CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives $0.00 $5.00
CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations $0.00 $15.00
CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people $0.00 $5.00
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$0.00 $5.00
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $46.00

*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.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Mount Lawley
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships $0.00 $0.00
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence $0.00 $0.00
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $0.00
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $0.00
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities $0.00 $0.00
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically $0.00 $0.00
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues $0.00 $0.00
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care $0.00 $0.00
CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk $0.00 $0.00
CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people $0.00 $0.00
CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context $0.00 $0.00
CHCYTH015 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives $0.00 $0.00
CHCYTH016 Respond to critical situations $0.00 $0.00
CHCYTH022 Provide services for the needs and circumstances of young people $0.00 $0.00
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety $0.00 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
$0.00 $0.00
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $0.00

*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.

T 1300 300 822

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